Why are custom made mouthguards safer than “boil and bite” off the shelf ones?
DATE: February 6th, 2018 | POSTED IN: FAQ's
- Mouthguards are designed to help protect your teeth and gums from damage due to trauma
- If a mouthguard does not fit it won’t provide any protection and risks of damage
- All current literature overwhelmingly supports use of a thermoformed custom fitted mouthguard over boil and bite
- Able to customised not just the fit but also the thickness for specific sports
- They are much more comfortable and fit better than boil and bite which increases compliance
- Increased safety studies show that custom made mouthguards protect the jaw as well as the teeth
- Better able to breath and speak
- Can have them made in your teams colours
- Longer lasting in adults
- Can even make them if patient has braces on