Athletic Mouthguards – Fort Worth, TX

Keeping Your Smile Safe from Athletic Accidents

Nighttime teeth grinding is a troublesome and often health-damaging condition. You may not even be aware that you are grinding your teeth at night, but the symptoms will tell a different story. Headaches, jaw pain, tooth pain, and fractured or unevenly worn teeth all can be caused by grinding your teeth at night. Some signs will be visible upon examination by Dr. Presley, but it is important to mention any of these symptoms to her as well.

Teeth grinding can be caused by:

• Stress or worry
• Sleep disorders
• Abnormal bite
• Missing or crooked teeth

Sleeping with a nightguard can protect your teeth and help reduce or even eliminate the pain of night grinding. Bonds Ranch Family Dentistry can custom-fit a nightguard for your mouth and give you a restful night’s sleep free of grinding and pain.

Sport Mouthguards

Dental injuries are among the most common sports injuries. Studies have shown that athletes not wearing mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer mouth injuries. Athletic mouthguards are required in high school and college football preventing an estimated 200,000 injuries each year, according to the American Dental Association.

Athletic mouthguards in Fort Worth reduce the risk of mouth, face, and jaw injuries, as well as broken teeth. The basic types of mouthguards include:

• Stock: Sold in stores, these preformed guards may not fit well, reducing the effectiveness.
• Boil and bite: Also sold in stores, these fit a little better by boiling and then inserting in the mouth to form.
• Custom-fitted: Mouthguards that are custom-made are the most expensive but offer the best protection.