mouth guard and splints

Mouth Guards and Splints in Vista CA

Safeguarding your teeth can help prevent pains in your mouth from a night of teeth grinding or protect you from dental injuries if you are an active participant in contact sports. At our dental practice, we are dedicated to providing effective and durable mouth guards and splints. Our professional dentists will recommend the right mouth guards and splints that can give your teeth and gums the right protection.

What Are Mouth Guards and Splints

Mouthguards are used to protect soft and hard tissues of the mouth from injuries that we can get from sports like rugby, skateboarding, and boxing. Splints are used to safeguard the teeth and their surrounding structures from damage caused by clenching or grinding. Here are some benefits of mouthguards and splints:

  • Mouth guards and splints are highly recommended for those who take part in contact sports.
  • They have also been linked to assisting in concussion prevention.
  • Wearing splints and guards can help manage some sleep-related conditions.
  • They also safeguard against severe injuries such as cerebral hemorrhage, jaw fracture, and neck injuries.

By putting soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth, they help protect the lips, cheeks, and tongue against bruising and cutting.

Procedures for Mouth Guards and Splints

Our dentists start by taking impressions of your teeth. We will make a model by sending it to our top-notch laboratory, where the mouth guards and splints are fabricated for a custom fit. After your mouth guard or splint gets back from our laboratory, we then fix another appointment with you to confirm if it fits appropriately. Finally, one of our professional dentists makes the necessary adjustments and then files down any rough edges for that perfect size and shape unique to you.

Contact Us Today!

If you feel you need to see a dentist to get mouth guards and splints, book an appointment with us at our practice today. We are proud to serve young and adult patients.