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Most contact sports require mouthguards, including but not limited to: water polo, soccer, rugby, cricket, AFL, rugby league, basketball, boxing, martial arts, and hockey. If the sport is school or club based, often a mouthguard will be compulsory. If there is a blow to the face, the mouthguard absorbs the impact to protect the teeth. Some consequences of not wearing a mouthguard include teeth being knocked out, displaced or broken so it’s very important to always wear a mouthguard.
At Toowong Orthodontics, we offer both Dental and Orthodontic mouthguard. A Dental mouthguard is a custom-made mouthguard that is made to fit the teeth before or after orthodontic treatment. Your general dentist may also offer a custom-made Dental mouthguard. An Orthodontic mouthguard is a mouthguard made to fit over braces or throughout aligner treatment. It is professionally remoulded as your teeth move throughout your treatment.
Normal dental mouthguards do not work when going through orthodontic treatment, as it doesn’t allow for movement of teeth as they start to straighten.
When you have braces or aligners you can definitely still use a mouthguard. The archwires of braces actually help to support the teeth, and a mouthguard will not only help to absorb the impact of a blow but also protect the soft tissues (cheeks and lips) from laceration caused by the braces. If a patient is using aligners, they must remove the aligners prior to inserting a mouthguard. Aligners will not protect the teeth from a hard impact.
We often fit the mouthguard during a normal orthodontic adjustment visit however, it is best to call ahead to see if you require a separate appointment. The orthodontic mouthguard is a looser fit than a dental mouthguard.
As teeth continue to straighten throughout the orthodontic treatment, the mouthguard will start to not fit as well and will need to be reheated and remoulded to the new position of the teeth. Depending on the type of orthodontic mouthguard, it will determine if it requires professional remoulding or if it can be remoulded by you.
The types of orthodontic mouthguard's we offer at Toowong Orthodontics are:
We provide you with remoulding instructions when we fit the mouthguard. If you are unsure which mouthguard you have, which is best suited for you or have any difficulties, we can help you.
To find out more information on mouthguards, read our blog.
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31 Sherwood Rd, Toowong, QLD 4066
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Thursday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
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