How is a custom-made mouthguard made?
The design of the mouthguard will be influenced by the following considerations: The condition of the mouth and teeth. The age and stage of tooth development of the wearer. The design may need to allow for orthodontic braces or erupting teeth. The procedure is as follows: You have an impression made of the upper teeth. (a self impression kit) I make a cast from the impression. The mouthguard is “custom-made” by being molded over the cast of the wearer’s teeth. Q: How often should I replace my child’s mouthguard? A: Replacement will depend on; a child’s growth, use, and quality of care. It may need to be replaced once a year. A child’s mouthguard may be replaced more often due to the loss of ‘baby’ teeth, new ‘adult’ teeth coming in may lessen the effectiveness. You can usually get a full season of wear during the child’s growth depending on the stage of devlopment they are in. Adults and Youth’s that have completed their orthodontic treatment mouthguards can last years depending on the
