Sports & Night Mouth Guards in Polegate
Protect your teeth with custom sports and night mouth guards at Polegate Dental Practice. Tailored for comfort and protection, these appliances reduce injury risk during sport and prevent teeth grinding damage while promoting better sleep and overall long-term dental health.
Sports & Night Mouth Guards at a Glance
Custom sports mouth guards provide reliable protection during training and matches by helping shield teeth, lips, and cheeks from injury. Designed for a secure, comfortable fit, they support confident performance while making it easier to breathe and communicate throughout activity.
Night guards offer a gentle way to reduce the effects of teeth grinding, helping protect your smile from wear and discomfort. These bespoke appliances promote better rest, ease jaw tension, and support long-term oral health when worn consistently.
Benefits of Mouth Guards
- Protect teeth during sport
- Protection against bruxism
- Preservation of natural teeth
- Bespoke comfortable fit
- Better sleep quality
- Easy to clean
Understanding Sports & Night Mouth Guards
Sports mouth guards are custom-made at Polegate Dental Practice using precise digital or physical impressions to ensure a secure, comfortable fit. These appliances are crafted from strong, layered materials that cushion impacts, safeguarding teeth, lips, and jaw joints during training or competitive sport. Each guard is tailored to the patient’s age, activity level, and protection needs.
Night guards are designed to reduce the effects of bruxism by creating a protective barrier between the teeth. Using bespoke measurements, the practice produces durable, well-fitting appliances that minimise grinding forces, protect restorations, and ease jaw tension. Regular reviews ensure long-term comfort, correct fit, and reliable overnight protection.
The Right Candidate
You might be a suitable candidate for sports / night mouth guards in Polegate, East Sussex, if any of the following apply:
- Active sports participants: Ideal for people engaging in contact sports who need reliable oral protection to reduce tooth, lip and jaw injuries during play.
- Nighttime tooth grinding (bruxism): People who grind or clench teeth at night, wanting to prevent wear, fractures and relieve persistent jaw discomfort while sleeping.
- Patients with restorations: Individuals with crowns, bridges or veneers who need protection to prolong lifespan of restorations and avoid costly repairs.
- People seeking dental protection: Parents of young athletes or adults wanting a comfortable, professionally fitted appliance for nightly or sporting protection.
Importance of Mouth Guards
Impact protection
Custom guards absorb and distribute force, reducing risk of broken teeth, facial injuries and concussion-related impacts during sport.
Prevents dental wear
Night guards prevent enamel wear and fractures by cushioning tooth surfaces and protecting restorations from grinding damage.
Custom fit comfort
Tailored appliances improve retention, reduce irritation, and allow clear speech and comfortable breathing during sport or sleep.
Protects dental work
Mouth guards shield dental crowns, bridges and veneers from impact or grinding, helping avoid expensive restorative repairs later.
Improves sleep quality
Night guards reduce clenching noise and discomfort, allowing better sleep while easing morning jaw stiffness and headaches.
Simple maintenance
Mouth guards are removable, easy to clean and store. With proper care they remain durable and effective for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Take a look at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this treatment.
How long will a custom mouth guard last?
A high-quality custom mouth guard can last several years with proper care. However, regular dental check-ups and timely replacements are essential to maintain comfort, protection, and an accurate fit as your bite or teeth change.
Will a mouth guard affect my speech or breathing?
A bespoke sports or night guard may cause slight speech changes initially, but most people adapt within days. In addition, breathing remains comfortable because the appliance is personalised for your mouth.
How should I clean and store my mouth guard?
After each use, rinse your mouth guard, gently brush it with a soft toothbrush and mild toothpaste, then store it in a ventilated case. Avoid hot water and bring it to regular dental reviews for inspection.
Your Treatment Journey
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with Polegate Dental Practice.
Consultation
We review your medical history, examine teeth and gums, take impressions or digital scans, discuss sports or bruxism needs, and recommend a bespoke guard type and care.
Treatment
We take precise impressions, craft your custom guard, and check fit, retention and comfort, making necessary adjustments before issuing the appliance for immediate or sporting use.
Aftercare
We provide routine reviews, assess fit and comfort, make adjustments when needed, and offer replacement guidance to maintain effective protection and long-term oral health.
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Enjoy Oral Comfort and Protection With a Tailored Mouth Guard
Book a custom sports or night mouth guard consultation at Polegate Dental Practice, East Sussex, to get a tailored solution for dental protection.
