Mouth Guards
Every year thousands of children in Australia are treated for dental injuries, which are easily prevented by wearing protective mouthguards.
Anyone who participates in sports that carry any possibility of contact to the face should wear a mouthguard.
Mouthguards help absorb the shock experienced by a blow to the face – which might otherwise result in injury to the mouth or jaw. Some common damage includes chipped or broken teeth, internal damage to teeth, tooth loss, injury to the soft tissue of the mouth and concussion or broken jaw. The path towards repair and restoration of this damage is long and expensive.
Mouthguards are the solution that greatly minimises, and often removes, the risk of damage to the teeth and mouth. Mouthguards must be worn whilst playing, training, practicing or any form of undertaking any sport that could involve contact to the face.
The Australian Dental Association recommends that only a professionally custom-fitted mouthguard should be worn. It should be kept clean and stored in a rigid container and maintained in order to keep its shape, and your mouthguard should be checked every 12 months by your dentist for optimal fit and protection.
The ADA recommends that over-the-counter, self-fitted mouthguards are inadequate and a professionally-fitted guard is essential for your or your child’s protection.
A custom-fitted mouthguard is made by a dentist using an impression taken of your teeth and a plaster model.
Custom fitting allows the dentist to accurately assess your mouth and provide the best fit, size, coverage and thickness in a mouthguard made especially for you. The dentist can also make an assessment of any risk factors you might have and recommend the best type of mouthguard appropriate for your sport. Custom-fitted mouthguards are comfortable, allow you to talk, have maximum resistance against being dislodged and should not restrict breathing.
CHAMP GUARDS
Bondi Dentistry is a proud supplier of CHAMP Mouthguards.
As well as the remarkable comfort and ease of wearing CHAMP mouth guards, every CHAMP mouthguard is custom fabricated for each patient according to their specific quality guidelines.
CHAMP mouthguards are available in any custom design, pattern or colour. Customised in any way you like. E.g. your favourite team, name, logo, club sport etc.
Take advantage of our FREE* consultation offer, to discuss your, or your child’s, needs with Dr Helen Kanikevich, and see how you can safeguard your dental health today!
Regular dental visits are important because they help spot oral health problems early-on when treatment is likely to be simpler and more affordable. They also help prevent many oral problems from developing in the first place.
Visiting your dentist regularly is also important because some diseases or medical conditions have symptoms that can appear in the mouth.
Even if you don’t have any symptoms that may appear obvious to you, you should still see your dentist regularly for check-ups as you may have severe problems that only a dentist can diagnose. Regular visits to the dentist can also help prevent any issues from developing. Keeping your mouth healthy is essential to your overall health.
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