Custom Mouthguards for Guerneville Patients

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Custom Mouthguards

Grinding your teeth at night or playing contact sports without the right protection puts your investment in your smile at risk. A standard over-the-counter mouthguard or the boil-and-bite guard from the drugstore might seem like an easy solution, but it usually doesn't fit well enough to actually protect, and wearing something uncomfortable means you won't use it consistently. A custom mouthguard is molded to your exact bite and designed for the specific purpose you need it for. If you're a night grinder, the guard absorbs the force of clenching and protects your teeth, crowns, and natural tooth structure from wearing down. If you're an athlete, a custom sports guard cushions impacts and reduces the risk of chipped or knocked-out teeth. Because it's made from impressions of your own teeth, it fits precisely, sits comfortably, and stays in place. That means you'll actually wear it. Many patients come to us after a dentist in Santa Rosa or another Sonoma County office points out that their teeth are wearing down from grinding, or after their kid's soccer coach asks about protecting their teeth. We make both night guards and athletic guards, and we fit them to your life. A busy professional who doesn't want a bulky guard during the day gets one optimized for nighttime. An athlete who plays football gets something with maximum cushioning and stability.