Custom Fitted Mouthguards in Toledo, OH

As custom sports mouth guards are created by dental professionals and require such attention in their creation – and are uniquely custom-fit to an individual – they can cost, on average, anywhere from $100 to $700, depending on the sport in particular, how much material is required in its creation, and any other specifications that your mouth may require.

Custom sports mouthguards are designed to provide optimal protection, comfort, and performance for athletes. Unlike over-the-counter options, these mouthguards are tailored to fit the specific contours of an individual’s mouth, ensuring a secure and snug fit. This customization enhances safety by reducing the risk of dental injuries and improving overall comfort during physical activity, making them a worthwhile investment for those serious about their sports performance.

Custom-fitted mouthguards are prescribed and created by dental professionals and are made from a thermoplastic material. Given that they are based on a detailed mold taken of the individual’s mouth and teeth, they are more expensive than one that you can get from a store. These mouthguards can only be acquired through your dentist and, if you are eligible to receive one, your dentist will help you make arrangements for when you can come in and be fitted with a dental mold to begin the process of creating a mouthguard for you.

These mouthguards are generally made for either sports or to help with the management of night-time teeth grinding, which affects how they are created and made. These mouthguards are generally only fitted to your upper teeth, but in certain situations may also be made for the bottom set of teeth as well.

When creating a custom mouth guard, your dentist will first take an impression of your teeth using a dental putty that adheres to and creates a copy of all the crevices of your teeth and creates an exact mold of your unique smile. The mold is then used – either in the dental office or, as is most often the case, sent to a lab – where the mouth guard itself is created. The structure of the mouth guard is created by layering superheated plastic to precise specifications which are then cooled to create an extremely durable piece of dental hardware.

Because custom-made night or mouth guards are made with precision and are unique to your own particular jawline and smile, they provide the patient with optimal safety and comfort which is something that store-bought or OTC mouth guards cannot achieve. Additionally, the level of protection that these mouthguards can provide cannot be rivaled and their high durability is further enhanced by their snug fit; they hug each tooth closely, eliminating the possibility of any unwanted movement.

If you experience issues with violently grinding, clenching, or gnashing your teeth at night, then a custom-made and fitted night guard can actually be made thicker, which can help with alleviating and reducing the pressure on the jaw – much more so than one that you could buy over the counter.

One thing to note, however, is that if you do elect to get a custom-made and fitted night guard is that it is recommended that you replace it every few years, depending on the level and wear and tear that your mouth guard goes through and to check and see if there have been any changes to your mouth or teeth that might have an effect on the fit of your mouth guard.

For those looking for help getting fit for a custom sport or night mouthguard, then we here at Great Smiles Family Dentistry are here to help! Contact us today for more information. We are conveniently located at 4646 Nantuckett Dr Suite D, Toledo, OH 43623. We serve patients from Toledo OH, Oregon OH, Ottawa Hills OH, Perrysburg OH, Woodhurst OH, Sylvania OH, Shoreland OH and surrounding areas.