Custom-made sport mouthguards

• Five million teeth are knocked out annually during sports in North America.
• Mouthguards prevent approximately 20,000 injuries per year.
• Athletes are 60 times more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouthguard.
• When teeth are not properly preserved or re-implanted, patients may incur costs of $10,000 – $15,000 per tooth, spend hours at the dentist, and develop additional dental problems.
• Mouthguards may reduce the risk of concussion.

A properly fitted mouthguard must be protective, comfortable, resilient, odourless, and tasteless. Moreover, it should not interfere with speaking or breathing. Generic over-the counter “boil-and-bite” mouthguards do not provide the same amount of protection as mouthguards that are custom-built for a specific person playing a specific sport.

Nightguards Do you grind or clench your teeth at night and suffer from jaw pain or headaches? A dental nightguard may be the solution for you. Teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, is a common problem for millions of people worldwide. For many, grinding or clenching occurs only at night, and may be due to stress and anxiety or sleep apnea. Grinding your teeth can wear down enamel, damage dental fillings, cause tooth sensitivity and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

For more information about mouth guards or night guards, or to book an appointment, please call our Scarborough Centenary Dental office today at 416-281-4746.