Various types of night/mouth guard

There are various types of mouth guard namely: Stock mouth protectors  which are ready to wear mouth guard that are preformed mostly found in most outlets offering sports wear their big  disadvantage is that they usually comes in large sizes hence usually adjusting them is quite difficult also they are often very bulky and despite all their irregular sizes they usually don’t offer the much required protection hence most dentist and sports specialist don’t usually recommend them to be used as they put  the life of the sports men at risky they can come out  anytime. The purpose of the mouth guard is to provide protection against grinding of teeth which is usually the case during most sports. Mouth guard are a compulsory especially to those taking place in boxing to absorb the pressure that will probably taken by the teeth in the event that the blow will land on the cheek. The second type of the mouth guard is boil and bite type of mouth guard. These types are more fitting than the stock protectors and provide more protection. They are usually fit with a thermoplastic materials that absorb hence offer more absorption of the incoming pressure. Individuals using any of the above type of mouth guard need to know how to clean the night guard so that their mouth can be bacteria free.

How to use a mouth guard

The boil and bite mouth guard is quite easy to use as it involves dipping it in the hot water that function to soften it as smoothness is vital to the delicate tissues of the mouth and helps to lubricate the mouth during the sports. When it is time to use it the mouth guard is simply inserted into the mouth and while using the finger and the tongue to keep it in order. The custom fitted is mouth guard is more special in the way the final user of it is involved in its making. They are more complicated in the way they are made as a professional dentist is also involved in making the impressions of the client mouth which is usually done in a laboratory and also in demonstrating to the client how the how to clean a night guard. A model is used to make an impression of the mouth guard .This mouth guard is very efficient in fulfilling the intended purpose but along with that it comes with higher prices compared to other mouth guards. The custom fitted mouth guard is individually designed 

Functions of the mouth guard

The most important function of a mouth guard is to protect the teeth from injury .Depending on whether the mouth guard is intended to cover both sides of the mouth or just one side an individual can choose from either the boil and bite, custom fitted ones or stock mouth guards which mostly are used for the upper jaws only but in special circumstances a mouth guard can be made for the lower jaw which is usually the case when an individual has any physical dental appliance on their jaws.

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