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Keep Your Teeth Safe With Sioux Falls Mouthguards

If you or a family member play sports, you probably wear at least some protective gear like a helmet or pads. Don’t leave a vulnerable part of your body – your mouth – exposed to injury. Add Sioux Falls mouthguards to your equipment to keep your smile safe.

Our dentists can fit you for custom mouthguards that will:

  • Fit your mouth perfectly since they are made using impressions of your teeth, not purchased off a store shelf
  • Protect your smile better because of their custom fit
  • Not require you to submerge them in boiling water to modify the fit
  • Feel so comfortable that you won’t be tempted to leave them in your athletic bag instead of wearing them
  • Lessen the chances you’ll need costly restorative dental repair like a crown

If you play sports, you should wear a mouthguard. The American Dental Association recommends wearing them for a wide variety of activities, including non-contact sports like skiing. Call us at 605-250-4651 today if you’d like to be fitted for an athletic mouthguard.

Protect Your Teeth From Grinding Damage

We can also provide custom mouthguards that ease TMJ pain and keep you from grinding your teeth, a destructive habit that can damage your smile. Like our athletic mouthguards, they are made from dental impressions, so they fit your mouth perfectly and are comfortable to wear. Most practices take impressions by putting a tray of messy goo in your mouth. We use digital scanning technology to make the process:

  • Quicker
  • More comfortable
  • More precise

Take Good Care of Custom Mouthguards

You’ll want to take good care of your custom mouthguard to prolong its life. Follow our suggestions:

  • Brush it gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste after use
  • Regularly clean your mouthguard in cool, soapy water
  • Keep your mouthguard in a sturdy container with air vents
  • Do not leave the mouthguard in direct sun or expose it to other high heat
  • Bring your mouthguard with you to dental exams so we can check its condition

For mouthguards in Sioux Falls, call us at 605-250-4651 or use our to schedule online.

Common Questions About Mouthguards

Custom mouthguards, whether athletic mouthguards or night guards for TMJ or sleep apnea, are made by taking impressions of your teeth. Those impressions are sent to our lab partner, where your guard will be made out of high-quality, durable materials. At our office, we use digital impressions, so you can expect your mouthguard to fit as precisely as possible. They also mean you won’t deal with goopy traditional impressions.

Bruxism, or teeth grinding and clenching, often happens while you sleep. All that constant pressure throughout the night can wear down your teeth and lead to other dental damage, like cracked teeth. We can create a custom night guard that will prevent your teeth from grinding against each other. This will help keep your teeth healthy and intact.

Many insurance plans do cover mouthguards for sports, TMJ disorder, and sleep apnea. The amount of coverage, however, will depend on your plan. You will likely be responsible for paying a certain portion. We’ll discuss the cost of your mouthguard during your visit, as well as your insurance coverage and payment options.

On the contrary! Mouthguards protect your teeth from damage. If you play sports, an athletic mouthguard prevents injuries such as cracked, broken, and knocked-out teeth. If you grind your teeth, wearing a mouthguard keeps your enamel in great shape. We offer custom mouthguards that provide a superior fit and better protection. You’re less likely to need restorative dental care by wearing them.

The best mouthguard is one made especially for your or your child’s mouth. A professionally made mouthguard will outperform a store-bought “boil-and-bite” mouthguard because it will fit better, provide superior protection, and last longer. At Sioux Falls Smiles, we can have athletic mouthguards made, as well as mouthguards to prevent teeth grinding.

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