How should a mouthguard fit in your mouth?

Ideally, your mouthguard should end somewhere between your first and second molars, which will prevent it from coming into contact with too much of your soft palate.

Can I cut a gum shield?

You may need to trim the ends to make sure your mouthguard fits comfortably and doesn’t irritate the back of your mouth. Put it in before you fit it and trim a bit off the ends if necessary. If it pokes into your mouth at the back of your jaw, or causes you to gag, trim off a little using scissors.

How long does a gum shield last?

In extreme cases, a hard night guard is necessary to adequately protect a patient’s teeth from excessive teeth grinding to prevent permanent damage to the teeth. Hard night guards are crafted from hard plastics and have a life expectancy of 1-5 years, depending on home care.

Can you talk with a gum shield?

It simply inhibits speech and breathing. That means a custom mouthguard doesn’t comprise breathing or speaking, offering the best communication and the highest level of comfort available. And with a custom mouthguard, you won’t just speak, breathe and drink with ease; you’ll actually play better!

How many times can you remold a mouthguard?

SISU Mouthguards can be remolded up to 20 times. Simply, drop it back in the hot water and watch it go back to its original flat shape.

Should a mouthguard be worn on top or bottom?

Upper guards are typically recommended because they don’t remove easily compared to lower teeth nightguard. Dentists favor lower guards because they are often more comfortable and easier to get used to. The ideal night guard should protect all your teeth while not affecting your natural bite.

Do dentists make gum shields?

Mouth guards are similar to those used in sports such as boxing or rugby. They’re rubber or plastic and can be made by a dentist to fit your mouth.

Can you remold a dentist mouthguard?

The weight of your mouth will help your nightguard form naturally around your braces for a comfortable fit. Since Vistamaxx can be remolded without compromising its retentive properties, you can refit your guard after getting orthodontic work done instead of buying a new one every time.

How much are gum shields from the dentist?

The cost of a gum shield varies, depending on the complexity of design and colour desired. Prices start from £80. When you consider the cost of expensive dental work and the risk of losing teeth, it is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Do you wear a mouthguard on top or bottom?

Is the sports gum shield easy to fit?

Exceptionally easy to fit thanks to the unique Power-Cage, the Power-Fit sports gum shield harnesses the fit and retention of the Self-Fit and the customisation and protection of a Custom-Fit. Unrivalled fit and protection Easy to mould and fit

How long does it take to get a custom fit gumshield?

From the date of your scan, it will be 7-10 working days (depending on seasonal demand) before your gumshield will be ready. Why buy a custom fit gumshield? In order to understand why a custom fit gumshield is the best form of oral protection, we need to compare them against the other types gumshields on the market stock and boil & bite gumshields

Which is the best gum shield for beginners?

No matter your level, your teeth should always stay protected. For beginners and novices, our Silver gum shield is our range of mid-level gum shields, offering the ideal protection for sports games and practise.

What are the benefits of custom fit gumshields?

CUSTOM FIT GUMSHIELDS. Are designed and based on a person’s individual dental scan. They offer the best protection against dental and oral injury. They offer a more secure and comfortable fit. They do not affect a player’s performance i.e. breathing and speech are unaffected when playing.