Nov
If you are active in sports, you know injuries are part of the package. But the good thing is that you can prevent most injuries by wearing appropriate equipment. If you participate in contact sports like rugby, football, and hockey, you should wear a mouthguard to protect you from oral injuries, such as knocked-out teeth, bruises, broken jaw, and other injuries.
But will any sports mouthguard work? It’s a resounding no. You need an oral device that fits perfectly in your mouth to provide optimal protection. As such, at Scenic Bluffs Dental, in Prescott, Wisconsin, we offer custom-made sports mouthguards comfortable to wear even in the most rigorous exercises.
Because custom-made mouthguards are a bit costlier than over-the-counter oral devices, you may be tempted to go with the latter. Our very own Dr. Jay Feuillerat gives us the low-down on why customized versions are worth every penny.
They are comfortable: Unlike off-the-shelf mouthguards, custom-designed mouthguards are comfortable because they are skillfully made to fit over your teeth, gums, and jaws. Since they are made after taking impressions of your mouth, they fit perfectly, and you don’t have to keep your mouth closed to keep them in place.
Offer maximum protection: Your teeth, jaws, and gums are unique, so a generic mouthguard cannot offer optimum protection. Besides, OTC mouthguards can’t accommodate oral appliances like braces, retainers, or implant-retained dentures, which can break, causing more injuries. On the other hand, customized mouthguards can cushion your mouth during concussions by separating the upper and lower jaw during impact. More so, custom-fitted mouthguards are likely to stay in place even after taking a hit.
Long-lasting investment: OTC mouthguards wear out faster and unevenly because they aren’t custom-made for you. Also, because they offer limited protection, you are likely to suffer oral injuries. Like most things, prevention is better than cure, and you are better off investing in custom-made mouthguards to save you in the long run.
No matter the sports you play, a custom-made mouthguard is a no-brainer. Ready to get superior athletic protection? Please dial (715) 953-0499 to book an appointment with Scenic Bluffs Dental for custom-designed sports mouthguards.
Scenic Bluffs Dental is headed by the husband and wife duo, Dr. Jay Feuillerat and Dr. Samantha Clare. Dr. Feuillerat earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he also received special recognition for his outstanding work in both prosthodontics and endodontics. His continued education includes completion of a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry offered through the University of Minnesota and advanced courses in digital dentistry and endodontic techniques.
Dr. Clare received her DDS degree from the University of Minnesota. She has completed numerous continuing education opportunities, including a Postgraduate Program in Contemporary, Esthetic and Implant Dentistry, the DOCS course in Adult Sedation Dentistry, the Wisconsin-based Restorative Driven Implants course, and many other hands-on clinical sessions with the Zimmer and Spear Institutes.