ABOUT CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD
Custom mouthguards are usually made from hard or soft plastic, and serve to protect teeth. They are commonly made for sports where teeth are at risk, such as boxing, rugby or hockey, as well as for night-time use in patients who suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding). A mouthguard may be recommended at any time, but in particular it may be offered after dental work such as veneers in order to preserve the results.
A custom mouthguard is moulded to the shape of the teeth and gums which optimizes the protection. It can help prevent damage to the gums, or the tooth from being chipped or broken.
Recommended for
- Playing sports
- Preventing damage caused by teeth grinding
- Protecting dental work such as veneers
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- Average length of stay abroad: 4 – 5 days.
Patients usually have an initial appointment to create a mould of the mouth, and a second appointment to fit the mouthguard.
COMPARE CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD PRICES AROUND THE WORLD
| Country | Cost |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 167€ |
| Spain | 100€ |
| Costa Rica | 90€ |
| Poland | 87€ |
| Turkey | 80€ |
| Hungary | 75€ |
| Thailand | 74€ |
| Mexico | 58€ |
HOW TO FIND QUALITY TREATMENT ABROAD
BEFORE CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD ABROAD
The patient will attend their first appointment whereby an impression of the teeth is taken.
HOW IS IT PERFORMED
The impressions are taken to a dental lab where the mouthguard is molded. At the second appointment, the mouthguard is fitted and any adjustments are made.
Materials
Mouth guards come in hard plastic or soft plastic varieties. In patients with malocclusion, hard plastic (acrylic) mouthguards can help to correct the bite, whereas soft plastic ones may help to reduce damage caused, but still encourage grinding.
Procedure duration
The Custom Mouthguard takes 1 to 2 hours.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD
Post procedure care
Mouth guards should be worn according to professional advice. Further considerations include: brushing one’s teeth before wear, store mouthguard in a well ventilated plastic box and soak mouthwash before storage, and keep mouthguard away from heat to avoid warping.
Possible discomfort
If patient experiences discomfort with the fit of the mouthguard, the patient should consult their dentist.
