Classic sports such as field hockey, martial arts and horseback riding, as well as the trendy sports of inline skating, skate boarding and the more extreme forms of mountain biking, carry a high risk of dental injuries. Around 80% of accidents involve the upper incisors. Due to the frequent subsequent problems, intensive dental care is required in many cases for the rest of the patient’s life. Wearing a mouthguard effectively prevents this. However, whether static rubber splints or the ready-made splints made of deformable material and fitted by laymen, the often inadequate fit prevents effective protection against injury.
Better and also more comfortable to wear is an individual mouthguard made from dental impressions. Breathing and speech are least affected and, according to comparative statistics, the risk of injury is lower by a factor of 60.
The custom-made mouthguard
The customized mouthguard is made of tasteless plastic plates based on an impression taken by the master dental technician. This guarantees the good hold while wearing as well as the cushioning adjusted to the sport. In comparison, the mouthguard offers the highest wearing comfort, an optimal fit and protection when force is applied. It should be checked regularly by a dentist. In most cases, it is worn in the upper jaw.
Fashionable gag: The mouthguard can be made in one or more colors. Even illustrations or inscriptions can be incorporated. This increases young people’s acceptance of the mouthguard. A medical precaution becomes a cool sports device.
Important: Regular care of the mouthguard
Of course, the mouthguard must be cleaned regularly, just like the protected teeth. Immediately after wearing it, running water is sufficient. After drying, a special box should be used for storage. When the next training session approaches, the mouthguard is rinsed with a mouth rinse or a mild antiseptic.
The cost of making a custom mouthguard ranges from €120 to €180, depending on the sport, color and design.
