Mouth Guards in Royal Palm Beach, FL

House of Smiles

Mouth Guards

These are basically the devices used to protect your teeth against grinding or clenching. They also help to reduce other conditions like snoring, sleep apnea, etc. however, you should remember that not all mouthguards are the same. You would get different types of this device depending on your needs. This would include:

Stock mouthguards – This is widely available and is quite affordable. They come in various sizes and cover your top teeth.
Boil and bite mouthguards – These are sold in drugstores and are also quite inexpensive. They basically come in one size and are customized to fit your teeth.
Custom made mouthguards – They can be made with the help of your dentist. They do provide the best fit and are created according to the structure of your mouth.

(D0150 & D0210) / (D014 & D0220/D0230/D0274)

*Not valid with other offers, insurances, or prior services. This offer is only valid to new patients. This offers can be applied to different family members.

*Patient must bring x-rays to the consultation for the FREE 2nd Opinion

Conditions treated

Mouthguards are used to treat various oral problems. This would include conditions like:

1. Teeth grinding

Teeth grinding- Also known as Bruxism, this is a very common condition that affects multiple people around the world. If you are facing symptoms like tooth pain, sore jaw or headache then chances are there that you are suffering from this disorder and would require immediate attention from your dentists. Mouthguards prove to be really helpful in curing this condition.

2. Sleep apnea

This is a very serious sleep disorder that would cause the person to stop breathing while being asleep. This can lead to heart disease and even stroke. Mouthguards are an excellent way to avoid the problem. It would push your lower jaw and tongue forward, keeping your airways open. You can use the Custom made mouthguards which would cater to this problem.

3. Snoring

Sleep apnea and vibrations of soft tissues on your upper airways can cause snoring. Thus mouthguards help to prevent snoring with the same mechanism in which it tackles sleep apnea. You can talk to your dentist once about using mouthguards for your snoring problems, as they would able to recommend the right mouthguard.

Taking proper care

It is important to take proper care of your mouthguard, so as to maintain its longevity. The proper care measures would include:

Brushing and flossing your teeth before wearing the mouthguard
Washing it with cool water or mouthwash before putting it in and out
Cleaning it with a toothbrush after each use
Checking for any signs of holes or damages
In case of any problems, it should be brought to the dentist to ensure its quality