THE IMPORTANCE OF A PROFESSIONAL GRADE MOUTHGUARD
Three kinds of mouth guards. Depending on design and material used, they vary in fit, rate of protection, ease of maintenance, longevity, and cost.
• Ready made or stock mouth guards. These are usually found and sold in sporting goods store and are usually a "one size fits all" mouth guard. These mouth guards are the least expensive but they also offer the least protection because of their poor fit. They are usually made of rubber or polyvinyl material. The most they do is provide a false sense of security.
• Boil and bite mouth guards. Also sold in sporting goods stores. They usually come in a u-shaped mass of thermo-plastic material that becomes soft when placed in hot water. When soften, the user places them in their mouths and they bite their teeth together to form the mouth guard, thus the name "boil and bite". These mouth guards provide minimum protection because of the dramatic decrease in thickness when the athlete bites into it during its softened state. At the very most they are slightly better than the stock mouth guards as they fit a little better. They are usually bulky and cumbersome, they also interfere with the breathing and speaking ability of the user. However:
1. Biting too hard into the softened Boil & Bite can cause thin spots or holes, as a result of biting through the material. (Poor Fit).
2. Biting into the single layer Boil & Bite does not offer total tooth coverage. (Inadequate Protection).
3. Biting into the “one size fits all” Boil & Bite can distort the guard and interfere with the tongue. (Restricted Breathing and Speech).
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Custom Made Mouthguards Professional-grade mouth guards by a dentist. Although it cost more than all other mouth guards, these are the best because they are made from a dental impression taken by a dentist. It offer superior fit and they provide the best protection and unrestricted comfort as they are tailored to the demands of the athlete and the sport The Custom Made Mouthguard is: Heat and pressure formed over a model of the athlete’s teeth, providing Superior Fit. You no longer have to clench your teeth to keep the mouthguard in place. Streamline Designed for minimal tongue interference, allowing for Unrestricted Breathing and Clear Speech. It reduce the likelihood of Chipping, breaking, loss of teeth Neck and jaw injuries Laceration of the tongue, lips, and cheeks Concussion
VALUE
Custom Fit Mouthguards cost more than Boil & Bites because they are WORTH MORE. When one considers that, “a great number of dental sports injuries result in lifetime dental costs It is surprising that coaches and parents are not more aware of the considerable benefits of Custom Fit Mouth guards To prevent such injuries, a
Custom Fitted Professional-grade Mouth guard is a MUST !!!
DR ED SANTOS, DMD
Suite 516 Medical Arts Building
279 E. Rodriguez Sr., Blvd.
Quezon City, Philippines 1102
+63 908 135 7199
+63 922 233 8245
Email: dredsantos@ymail.comI offer an unrivaled level of support to teams or sporting groups who require bulk numbers of mouthguards. And will travel to any destination on a given day or night (ex. a night time training session) and will take impressions from a panel of players. The complete set of mouthguards will be ready for delivery within one week.
