Mouth Guards

In sporting activities, there is a great need to protect your smile. Anyone who participates in a sport that involves significant risk of injury to teeth, lips, cheeks, and tongue, should wear a mouth protector. This includes a wide range of sports like football, hockey, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and volleyball. A properly fitted mouth protector will stay in place while you are wearing it, making it easy for you to talk and breathe.

There are three types of mouth protectors:

  1. Stock- Stock mouth protectors are inexpensive and come pre-formed, ready-to-wear. Unfortunately, they often don’t fit very well. In addition, they can be cumbersome and can make breathing and talking difficult as well.
  2. Boil and Bite- Boil and Bite Mouth protectors can be purchased at sporting goods stores and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. They should be softened in water; then, inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth. It is extremely important to follow the manufacturer's instructions in order to have a properly fitting mouth protector.
  3. Custom-fitted- Custom-fitted mouth protectors are made for you personally by your dentist. They are more expensive than the other versions because they are customized. However, they can offer a better fit than anything you can buy pre-made. Also, they are also designed to suit the needs of the individual athlete, with various thickness levels for different sports.

Remember, when wearing braces, Dr. Tigani always recommends wearing a mouth guard if you are playing a contact sport. We will provide you with a mouthguard or you can purchase one at a local sports store. We recommend the mouth guard brands Shock Doctor or Under Amour. Note: the mouth guard must be an orthodontic one otherwise, any other type could harm your braces, by causing them to break off and prolong treatment.

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

PearlFection Dentistry

Monday:

8:00 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

By Appointment

Sunday:

Closed

Our Location

60 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 1 Frederick, MD, 21702