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Mouth Guards and Night Guards in Coquitlam

Mouth Guards & Night Guards Near You

The protection of your teeth helps to maintain good health of your smile. Altitude Dental provides custom mouthguards in Coquitlam that protect your teeth both during sports activities and while you sleep to prevent grinding and clenching. A well-fitted mouthguard provides protection against dental problems and ensures improved oral health.

What Are Mouth Guards and Night Guards?

Protective devices, also known as mouth guards and night guards, are devices that are used to cover your teeth to prevent damage and pressure from occurring during various activities. These protective devices are made of high-quality materials and receive specific individual shaping for a good mouth fit.

  • Mouth Guards: These are used most often in collision sports such as football, hockey, and basketball. They act as shock absorbers and help your teeth from being injured.
  • Night Guards: For people who grind or clench teeth while sleeping (also bruxism). Night guards reduce pressure on your teeth and jaw, removing damage and pain.

Benefits of Custom-Fitted Mouth Guards

Choosing a custom mouthguard from our dentist near you has the following benefits:

  • Improved Safety: The guards are created in the shape of your mouth, and thus, they fit your teeth better and protect against chips, cracks, and other forms of damage.
  • Improved Comfort: A properly fitting guard is comfortable and allows you to breathe and speak easily.
  • Durability: Personalized mouthguards are made of long-lasting material that lasts longer than over-the-counter alternatives.
  • Reduced Jaw Pain: Night guards reduce stress on your jaw, minimizing headaches and muscle tightness.

Why Choose a Dentist in Coquitlam for Your Mouth Guard?

An experienced dentist in Coquitlam ensures that your mouth guard fits like a glove and offers the protection you require. At Altitude Dental, we make precise impressions of your teeth to produce a guard that is specifically designed for your mouth. This provides a comfortable, snug fit and optimal protection.

Most single-size-fits-all mouthguards available in stores are bulkier or less comfortable. A dentally-fitted guard from your dentist is more protective and comfortable.

Who Needs a Mouth Guard or Night Guard?

You might benefit from a night guard or mouthguard if you:

  • Play contact sports
  • Grind teeth or clench teeth during sleeping
  • Experience recurrent jaw pain or headaches
  • Have dental work such as veneers or crowns that should be protected

Get a Custom Mouth Guard in Coquitlam

At our practice, our professional staff will make sure that your guard will fit you well and will give you the protection that you need.

If you require quality mouthguards near you, you can count on Altitude Dental. Get your mouthguard personalized by scheduling an appointment with us today. We offer protection for your smile with a mouthguard that is made just for you.

FAQs

Is it okay for kids to wear mouth guards?
Yes! Children can and should wear mouth guards for contact sports. Kids’ teeth can be lost or damaged more easily than adults’ teeth, so it is important to wear a mouthguard while playing sports.
A good, custom mouth guard will typically have a nice, long life of one to three years with proper care. Night guards for teeth grinding usually last longer than sports mouth guards, as they don’t take the same type of impact. Usually, our dentist will check your guard during your regular appointments and tell you when it needs to be replaced.
A mouth guard is something you wear while playing sports or doing an activity where you may get hit in the face. A night guard is worn while you sleep to help stop you from grinding or clenching your teeth. Both types of guards are protective of your teeth, just used at different times for different reasons.
You may be grinding your teeth if you have muscle soreness in your jaw, headaches, or pain in your teeth when you wake up. A partner may also hear the sounds of grinding while you sleep. Our dentist will most likely notice some evidence of grinding on your teeth, such as worn spots or small chips.
Over time, mouth guards and night guards may wear out, and/or change shape. We suggest you bring your mouth guard or night guard to your check-up every six months. If you notice any cracks in the guard, if it feels loose, or if it no longer fits correctly, then it is time for a new one.
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