Mouth Guards
Custom-fit mouth guards are prescribed and created by a dental professional from thermoplastic material and are based on a detailed mold taken of your mouth and teeth. They can be made for either sports or for nighttime teeth grinding and are created differently depending on the intended use.
The American Dental Association predicts that roughly 2 million teeth are lost during athletic competition per year, making mouth guards a necessity for contact sports. They’re highly personalized, as your dentist can adjust the thickness of the mouth guard, and they’re designed to fit perfectly in your mouth with no adjustments needed.
First, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth. This is generally done using a dental putty that forms to all the crevices of each tooth and creates an exact mold of your smile. The mold is then sent to the lab, where the actual mouth guard is created. The structure is made by layering superheated plastic to precise specifications and is then cooled to create an extremely durable piece of dental wear.
Because custom mouth guards are so precisely made, they are able to provide you with optimal safety and comfort, as opposed to the bulky, confining “boil and bite” guards of old. The level of protection afforded by custom-fitted mouth guards is unrivaled by any other mouth guard, and their durability is enhanced by the snug shape, which hugs each tooth closely, eliminating unwanted movement and any need for adjustment
Mouth Guards
There are several benefits for mouth guards for both sports-related and nighttime-related uses:
- Reduces the risk of concussion from lower jaw impacts while play sports
- Sports mouth guards protect teeth from being knocked out or fractured
- Provides a comfortable fit allowing for natural breathing and speaking
- Prevents jaw fractures by acting as a cushion between upper and lower jaw
- Meets all High School and Collegiate sports regulations.
Treatments
Oral Health
The Night Guard Fitting Process
- Impressions are taken of your upper and lower teeth to confirm an accurate fit
- Using your impressions as a mold, the night guard is crafted out of strong, durable plastic
- When the guard is finished, it is properly fitted to your mouth
- Simply wear the guard while you sleep every night
Benefits of a Night Guard
- May help reduce migraine pain
- Can reduce the damage and tension caused by grinding teeth during sleep
- Prevents tension-type headache pain
- Can help prevent jaw disorders by relieving pressure
- Prevents the development of TMD (temporomandibular disorder)
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Technology
We maintain state-of-the-art dental equipment in our facilities, ensuring top-quality procedures and the comfort of all our patients. Our dental laboratory is fully equipped to meet the demands of the moment, enabling us to provide exceptional care.
World-Class Specialists
Our specialists at Cancun Dental Art consistently deliver excellent results, backed by the necessary training and expertise to offer the right treatment or procedure for your dental needs. We prioritize the wellbeing of your smile throughout your vacation experience and provide optimal follow-up care when you return home. Plus, we ensure effective communication in your preferred language.
Competitive prices
We understand that the majority of our patients value security and experience when seeking dental treatments. Opting for any of our dental procedures in Cancun offers a cost advantage, typically being 60% to 70% more affordable than in the United States or Canada. This enables our patients to not only enhance their smiles but also enjoy a vacation experience at the same time.
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