Mouthguards
Prevent Dental Injuries
Keep Your Smile Intact With Sioux Falls Mouthguards
Playing sports should be fun for everyone involved. Unfortunately, injuries — including dental injuries — can keep you off the court or the field. Having the right equipment can protect your winning smile. Come here for mouthguards in Sioux Falls, SD, so you can:
- Have the best protection for your teeth while playing sports
- Breathe, speak, and stay hydrated without taking out your mouthguard
- Make yourself much less likely to have a dental emergency
- Wear a mouthguard that is custom-made for your teeth
- Stop the damaging effects of teeth grinding
Call Eastside Smiles if you'd like to be fitted for your personalized mouthguard. Save your winning smile long after the games are over.
Pick the Perfect Protection for Your Pearly Whites
You need to be proactive about preserving your teeth against the effects of injuries while you play sports. High-impact activities include more than contact sports like football and wrestling. They also include sports that involving changing speeds and directions, jumping, and throwing or catching an object.
You may be one of the many people who grind their teeth without being aware that you do so. If you wake up often with headaches or jaw pain, or you have difficulty opening or closing your mouth, we need to see you. When you come in for a checkup, we'll look for the tell-tale signs of grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep, also called bruxism.
We can help you protect your teeth with options such as:
- Athletic Mouthguards - Anyone who plays high-impact sports should wear a mouthguard while competing or practicing, according to the American Dental Association. The best protection comes from a custom mouthguard, which we can design for you.
- Night Guards - Millions of people clench and grind their teeth in their sleep. This can damage your teeth and put you at risk of TMJ disorders. Wearing a night guard prevents the grinding and keeps your jaw in a more relaxed position, which reduces stress on your jaw joints.
With our technology, you won't need to bite down on a tray of goop for us to get an impression of your teeth. Our digital impressions comfortable, quicker, and more accurate than the old way of doing things.
Call Eastside Smiles at 605-638-9986 to get mouthguards in Sioux Falls, SD. Keep your smile looking its best.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mouthguards
Why are mouthguards important?
Mouthguards can serve several important functions, including protecting your teeth, gums, and jaw while playing sports and preventing you from grinding your teeth at night. In either case, a mouthguard created by your dentist is the best way to ensure a custom, comfortable fit and that it's made of high-quality, durable material.
What mouthguards offers the best protection?
A mouthguard that is custom designed just for your mouth will always outperform one that's bought off the shelf. It will provide better protection for your teeth against injury, fit better and feel more comfortable, and last longer than an over-the-counter appliance. For this reason, we always recommend that our patients come to us to get a mouthguard.
Can mouthguards help with TMJ problems?
Yes, mouthguards from an experienced dentist are designed to fit over your upper and lower teeth so that as you sleep, your jaw stays in a forward position to properly realign the joint, as well as prevent you from clenching down and putting excess pressure on your TMJ during the night.
