Mouth Gaurds
Who Are Mouth Guards For?
Mouth guards aren’t for any person in particular, because there are so many different kinds of mouth guards. In fact, chances are that at some point, almost everyone will wear a mouth guard, at least temporarily. But in general, mouth guards are used for those who:
- Engage in professional sports
- Enjoy weekend sports activity with a high risk of physical contact, like contact football, Lacrosse, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, mountain biking, etc.
- Suffer from teeth grinding
- Suffer from sleep apnea
- Have had certain recent dental treatments
- Have a neurological disorder of imbalance
- And more
Types of Mouth Guards in Portland
Night Gaurds
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- TMJ
- Jaw clenching
Sports Gaurds
Sports guards are mouth guards that are meant to protect the lips, teeth, and gums from damage due to physical contact during sports activities. When people are playing sports, energy is often high. A swung LaCross stick or a softball tossed in the wrong direction can knock out a tooth, chip a tooth or cause other mouth damage. A sports guard will take the brunt of the impact, preventing or lessening dental-related injury.
Whether you are dealing with teeth grinding, heavy snoring, sleep apnea or just want to protect dental work, a mouth guard can help. Talk to your Portland dentist to learn about your options.
Maintaining Your Whiter Smile
Once your professional teeth whitening treatments are completed, your dentist in Portland may send you home with advice about how to keep your teeth as white as possible for an extended length of time.
Since you want a smile that dazzles rather than fizzles out when you look in the mirror, professional teeth whitening may be exactly what you need. By considering the pros and cons and taking all other factors into consideration, you’re sure to soon find yourself with a smile that’s beyond your wildest dreams. Contact your Portland dentist today to get started.