Blog: Night Guards and Athletic Mouth Guards

For many families, summer means sports. From baseball tournaments, to soccer and basketball camps and hours with friends on athletic fields, kids’ activity ramps up with the temperature. 

Generally, the focus is (rightly) on hydration, equipment, and physical wellbeing. Unfortunately, sometimes dental protection gets overlooked. This is a matter that deserves attention, however, as sports-related dental injuries can happen any time, ...

No, you shouldn’t use your sports mouthguard for teeth grinding or your nightguard to protect your teeth during gameplay. These are two different oral appliances that fit and function differently.

Oral appliance therapy addresses the following issues despite differing fabrication and intent:

• Nightguard: Teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism)
• Nightguard: TMJ pain and discomfort
• Mouthguard: Sports protection

For example, a sports mouthguard used for ...

Oftentimes, mouthguards (or "nightguards") are associated with the prevention of teeth grinding, or bruxism. It's worth noting, however, that their functionality extends far beyond this singular role.

These custom-made oral devices provide significant protection against a variety of dental issues and injuries, ensuring the longevity and health of a wearer's teeth. Let's delve into mouthguards' benefits for safeguarding oral health!

Protection ...