Mouthguards are coverings worn over teeth, often used to protect teeth from injury during sports, TMJ Disorders, and teeth grinding. The Gentle Dentist creates custom-made mouthguards that fit comfortably and suit your needs.
Sports mouthguards
Athletes need to wear sports mouthguards to prevent dental trauma, such as fractured teeth and temporomandibular joint dislocation. Mouthguards are an important piece of protective equipment for individuals who participate in contact sports. If you play soccer, rugby, cricket, hockey, skateboarding, gymnastics, or mountain biking, you will need a mouthguard to protect your teeth and gums. Our custom-made sports mouthguards provide a superior fit and offer the highest level of protection during contact sports activities.
Mouthguards for grinding and clenching
The temporomandibular joint acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders, a type of temporomandibular disorder, can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Some people who have jaw pain also grind or clench their teeth, especially when they sleep.
Mouthguards create a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth to prevent your teeth from further damage during sleep. Dr Wilmari offers Occlusal guards such as Grindstop, which is designed and developed by Dr Ronel Du Plessis. Grindstop effectively treats grinding and various TMJ disorders.
To find out more, please read the article: TMJ Disorders: a pain in the jaw
Anti-snoring mouthguards
The Anti Snoring Device is specially developed for people who snore excessively at night. The appliance is designed to move the lower jawbone and the tongue forward. When the tongue moves forward, it opens the airway space and reduces snoring and sleep apnea. Anti-snoring appliances are most effective in cases where the position of the tongue causes snoring. We custom-make the appliance impressions, so it will fit your mouth precisely.
Protection Starts with the Right Fit
Whether for sports, teeth grinding, or snoring, a custom mouthguard can protect your smile and improve comfort. Book an appointment at The Gentle Dentist in Centurion to get fitted for a mouthguard that’s made just for you.