{"id":65,"date":"2017-05-16T21:28:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T21:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2017-05-16T21:28:28","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T21:28:28","slug":"dentist-in-marysville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darbycreekdental.com\/blog\/dentist-in-marysville\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Marysville Talks Custom Vs. One Size Mouthguards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ANow that summer is practically here, more and more people will be participating in outdoor sports. A lot of people enjoy soaking up the suns rays while waterskiing, playing frisbee at the park, or another fun activity where they can get the whole family involved. Unfortunately, taking part in these athletic activities increase your chances of suffering from a dental emergency<\/a>\u2014one that can knock a tooth out! Your dentist wants to emphasize the importance of wearing a custom mouthguard from Darby Creek Dental.<\/p>\n

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Custom Mouthguards Really Protect Your Teeth<\/h2>\n

These specialized devices are used for protection against blows to the face and head. These custom mouthguards should be considered critical pieces of athletic equipment, especially for anyone participating in a sport that involves heavy bodily contact, falling, or equipment. If you or a loved one plays football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, skateboarding, or even cycling you may need to consider getting a mouthguard to keep your healthy teeth and gums safe. Even for athletes in the summer that just enjoy water sports!<\/p>\n

This is especially important if you have had prior dental work done or currently are undergoing dental treatments like traditional braces. Wearing a mouthguard with braces can save even your lips and cheeks from being injured from the combination of a hard impact and the unforgiving metal in your mouth.<\/p>\n

Custom Vs. Store Bought Mouthguards<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of getting a custom mouthguard from your cosmetic dentist in Marysville, that\u2019s already a great step in protecting your teeth from extensive damage. But before just running to your nearest drugstore, it\u2019s important to weigh out your options: custom mouthguards vs. store bought mouthgaurds. It may seem easier to just buy a \u201cone size fits all\u201d mouthguard from your local sports store, but customization has many advantages.<\/p>\n

Our dental experts<\/a> use their expertise in preventive dentistry to make each guard highly-personalized. We can adjust the thickness of your guard depending on your grinding and clenching habits. Unlike over-the-counter guards, no two are the same from our dental office. Some of the benefits of custom mouthguards from our office include:<\/p>\n