Custom Fit Mouth guards in Stellenbosch
What you need to know about mouth guards? A mouth guard protects your teeth and gums from trauma, helps prevent concussions and can enhance performance. If you want to protect your smile or want to play your best, talk to us about how a mouthguard can help you do that! Here’s how they work and how they’re made!
Types of Mouth Guards
Even though most of us are aware of what a mouth guard is, we often don’t know all of its benefits or how it works. The first thing you need to know about mouth guards is that there are actually two different types available: stock and custom. You can buy a stock mouth guard at your general sports shop but at Dental QMA we make custom mouth guards just for you
Benefits Of Wearing A Mouth Guard
A mouth guard is a valuable tool in preventing injuries and keeping you on track with your exercise regimen. The main benefits of wearing a mouth guard while exercising are: -Preventing tooth damage. -Reducing stress on your jaw, which may help prevent TMJ symptoms. -Improving breathing when playing contact sports. An added benefit is that you’ll be more comfortable exercising when you aren’t focused on possible damage to your teeth! No one wants their money to go towards replacing broken or damaged teeth.
How Are Mouth Guards Made?
After your dentist takes an impression of your teeth and jaws, he or she will send that information to a dental lab, which will use it as a model for your mouth guard. Your mouth guard is essentially a replica of your teeth that fits comfortably into your mouth. Some mouth guards are designed with soft thermoplastic material, while others are made with hard acrylic materials. The material used in making each particular mouth guard is dependent on the athlete’s needs and preferences.
How Do I Care for My Mouth Guard?
Although you don’t have to worry about your mouth guard breaking, you will want to care for it regularly. The best way is to clean it thoroughly after each use. Use warm water and a mild soap—you can even add some baking soda to help with bad breath! Allow it to air dry and store in a cool place when not in use. If yours is starting to lose its shape or is getting uncomfortable (you can always tell by touch), it’s time for an upgrade.
Do you really need a mouth guard?
You don’t need a mouth guard? No. You really, really need a mouth guard. We see athletes all the time who sustain severe injuries because they decided against wearing one, so you might want to reconsider.
Get your Custom Fit Mouth guard from Dental QMA
We’ve made it effortless for you to make sure your child has their very own custom fit mouth guard. Contact us today so we can make an appointment for you.
The cost for the custom fit mouth guard will be R500 when the impression will be made. Your child will then also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of colors for his or her mouth guard.
If you would like Dr. Pauw and his team to make a mouth guard for your child or children, please fill in the form below.
The Dental QMA Team
Please note that the payment must be made before the day the impressions are taken. Below are the bank account details. You can send the POP to dentalqma@gmail.com using your child's name and class as a reference.
Bank Details:
Account Name: Dental QMA (Pty) Ltd
Bank Name: FNB
Branch Code: 250655
Account No: 62445547055
If you have any further questions you can email us at dentalqma@gmail.com or call us on 0671334267