Mouth guards are protective appliances that are worn over the teeth to prevent it from injury during sporting events or from teeth grinding. There are different types of mouth guards that are available in Leeds Central; these are inexpensive and should be bought depending for what purpose it is to be used.
The first type is the stock mouth protector which is ready to wear and is not custom-created. Hence these are very cost effective and are easily available at all stores selling sports goods. The disadvantage of using this type of mouth guard is that it is slightly bulky and does not fit well for all and hence can make talking and eating difficult. These are generally used only by amateurs for small time sporting events.
The second type of mouth guard is called as boil and bites protector and though it provides a better fit than the first, is still not custom made to suit the shape and size of your teeth. This is also easily available at all department stores and is made from thermoplastic material which softens on putting in hot water. This makes it pliable and easy to wear over the teeth.
Custom made dental mouth guards are slightly expensive as these are specifically designed to suit the shape and size of your teeth. You can obtain these protectors at a specialized dental clinic as measurements have to be taken and the mouth guard created accordingly. This offers the best and most comfortable fit and is ideal to protect your teeth from any kind of injury during extreme sports.
There is also another type of mouth guard called bite splint which is used by people who have the habit of grinding teeth in their sleep. So it is important to select dental mouth guards depending on your need and the purpose of use.
