Mouthguards

Mouthguards for Patients in the West Midlands

Are you looking for a reliable way to protect your teeth during sports or prevent nighttime grinding? At The Dentist West Midlands, we specialize in custom mouthguards that offer superior comfort and protection compared to off-the-shelf options. Whether you need a dental mouth guard for athletic activities or a teeth mouth guard to combat bruxism (teeth grinding), our experienced team will guide you toward the best solution for your needs.

Why Wear a Dental Teeth Guard?

• Prevent Sports Injuries: High-impact sports like football, boxing, and hockey can lead to chipped or knocked-out teeth. A custom dental mouth guard minimizes trauma.
• Reduce Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Nighttime grinding can wear down enamel, cause jaw pain, and lead to headaches. A specialized guard can prevent these issues.
• Protect Orthodontic Work: If you have braces or other dental appliances, a custom guard prevents damage and costly repairs.
• Improve Overall Comfort: A well-fitted dental teeth guard is more comfortable and effective than generic options.

Types of Mouthguards We Offer

• Sports Mouthguards: Thicker, shock-absorbent design for high-contact sports.
• Night Guards for Bruxism: Slimmer profile for comfortable sleep while preventing tooth-on-tooth contact.
• Orthodontic Mouthguards: Specially shaped to accommodate braces or aligners, ensuring both safety and comfort.
• Children’s Mouthguards: Custom-fitted for growing mouths, available in fun colors or designs.

Steps to Having a Custom-Made Guard

• Consultation & Assessment: We’ll discuss your needs—sports, grinding, or both—and examine your teeth and jaw.
• Taking Impressions: Precise molds or digital scans capture your unique bite for an exact fit.
• Fabrication: Our lab crafts the teeth mouth guard from durable, high-quality materials.
• Fitting & Adjustments: We ensure the guard fits snugly, making any minor tweaks for maximum comfort.

Night Guards for Bruxism

The grinding and clenching of teeth — or bruxism — is a subtle, but potentially harmful, problem that often goes undetected for years. Patients are generally unaware that they grind their teeth in their sleep, but often wake with mouth sores, a tight jaw, or a constant, dull headache. Grinding and clenching during the night can cause excessive wear on the teeth, leading to tooth damage and, sometimes, other oral complications.

Wearing a mouthguard protects the surface of the teeth from damage due to grinding and can reduce the impact of clenching on the gums. Inserting a mouthguard at night can help patients learn not to grind their teeth, resulting in fewer headaches and mouth sores. The price of a night guard is approximately £169.

Sports Guards for Protection

Sports guards are recommended for anyone who regularly participates in high-impact activities like rugby, football, or cricket, as these sports can lead to mouth injuries that may require emergency dental care. Typically, a sports guard covers the upper teeth to prevent breakages and protect the inside of your mouth. If you have braces or bridges on your lower teeth, you may need a guard that provides extra coverage for additional protection.

Customise Your Mouthguard

Both our night and sports guards are available in a range of colours and designs to suit all personal tastes — you could choose the colour of your favourite sports team or, for something different, opt for a glittered colour.

We offer mouthguards in almost 30 different colours, in a range of patterns and with a variety of graphics — including stripes, text, and popular cartoon characters — meaning you can choose a mouthguard that showcases your personality and that you’ll enjoy wearing.

Benefits of a Custom-Fitted Mouthguard

• Optimal Protection: The snug fit absorbs and disperses impact effectively.
• Enhanced Comfort: Fewer adjustments and no bulky feel compared to one-size-fits-all guards.
• Longevity: High-quality materials resist wear, providing lasting value.
• Better Performance: Athletes can breathe and speak more easily, maintaining focus during play.

Getting Started with Your Mouthguard

Whatever your mouthguard needs, the first step is to get in touch with us to book a consultation and fitting appointment. We pride ourselves on the service that we offer our patients, aiming to deliver a service we’d want to receive ourselves. We understand that everyone’s needs are unique, so we’ll discuss what you want and talk you through the options available.

Every mouthguard we produce is custom-made to fit a patient’s teeth. At your appointment, we’ll take impressions of your teeth using a putty that is quickly and easily inserted into the mouth. We will then send your teeth moulds to a lab to be manufactured and let you know when your new mouthguard is ready.

Receiving Your Guard

Your guard will be available to collect approximately two weeks after your initial appointment. Once you have your guard, we will give you instructions on how to use it.

Night guards should be worn every night until the symptoms of grinding and clenching subside, but can also be used regularly to prevent any future problems with grinding. Sports guards should be used throughout the duration of play for high-risk sports.

To prevent the spread of infections and gum disease, you should always keep your mouthguard clean. After each use, wash your guard with lukewarm water, and make sure to dry it thoroughly afterwards. Store your guard in its container in a cool, dry place.

Special Designs

Impress your teammates and opponents with one of our special designs. Colours can be substituted for an alternative colour within our standard range.

If you really want to stand out from the crowd, why not customise your guard with one of our decals, your club emblem, or even your own design? The decals can be applied to any of our clear, coloured, striped, or special mouthguards.

Once you have chosen your design from the extensive range, make an appointment with Dr Dhody to discuss your requirements further. Dr Dhody will take an impression of your mouth and recommend the type and thickness of mouthguard for the sports or activity you participate in. Your mouthguard will then be made by a qualified dental technician using the latest technology to ensure a perfect fit.

Please note that no mouthguard can offer complete protection against injury, but a custom-made mouthguard can significantly reduce the risk or extent of damage.

Anti- Snoring Appliance

An anti-snoring appliance is a device that fits over your teeth while you sleep to help reduce snoring and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea.

It works by that works by holding the lower jaw in a forward position, preventing it from dropping back during sleep and obstructing the airway.

Get in Touch With Us to Schedule a Dental Consultation for anti snoring appliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to protect your smile with a custom dental mouth guard? Call us at 01922 624900 or book an appointment online. Our team at The Dentist West Midlands is here to help you maintain optimal oral health, whether you’re an athlete, a nighttime grinder, or simply looking for extra peace of mind.

What People Say About Our Practice

Marie Green

29. September, 2023.

Cannot fault this dentist. Rikki and Ana made me feel at ease, explained all of the options, and are super nice people. They helped me cure my gum disease quickly and then continued with pain-free dental implants, which has given me back my confidence. No long waiting for appointments, and communication from them is excellent and professional. They also offer a great teeth whitening service. I seriously can't stop smiling; I am so happy with my treatment and would highly recommend The Dentist to anyone and in particular to nervous patients like myself. Thank you, Rikki and Ana; you 100% met my expectations 🙂

Vik

18. March, 2019.

This review is on behalf of my mum, who has been using this dentist for the past six months. However, I myself have had a filling and hygienist appointment here and couldn't recommend them enough. I'm usually an anxious patient, but Dr. Rikki and his staff have made me feel at ease!

Nicki Kelly

22. May, 2017.

After neglecting my teeth and gums by avoiding going to a dentist for a number of years, I finally plucked up the courage and made an appointment with Rikki. I'd explained I was anxious in an email and was very nervous initially, but Rikki is very friendly and helped put me at ease. He referred me to their hygienist (Louise) due to having gum disease and recession and assured me she could halt the recession and get rid of the gum disease. My gums were that bad that Louise could only do one set at a time! My initial BPE scores were 3s and 4s. I've just come back from an appointment with Rikki and felt compelled to write a review because I don't need to see him again for a year; my BPE scores were all 1s, and I'm free of gum disease! Thank you, Louise!

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