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Rugby And GAA Sports Guards At Dublin18 Dental Care For Patients Near Dalkey Only €60

While sport can be exhilarating and exciting, it can also be dangerous and this is why we offer custom-made high performance mouth guards. With a mouth guard in place, there is a much lower risk of injury to the teeth and you can enjoy the game and give it your all without worrying about losing or breaking a tooth.

Our mouth guards

We provide bespoke mouth guards for amateur and elite athletes from €60. Our mouth guards are made from high grade materials and comply with IRFU standards to provide protection for the teeth and gums and ensure optimum comfort.

We create mouth guards based on impressions of your mouth to ensure that they fit perfectly and we offer a range of colours and designs, so you can as bright and bold as you like!

We welcome the decision from the GAA to prevent players from taking part without a gum shield and encourage anyone who participates in a contact or fighting sport to wear a mouth guard. Without a mouth guard, there is a very good chance that you could suffer an injury, which will require urgent dental treatment.

Who should wear a mouth guard?

Mouth guards are advisable for anyone who plays a sport that carries a risk of dental injury; this applies to children, amateurs, professionals and even those who just enjoy a kick about with friends now and again. You never know when an accident may happen, so resist the temptation to assume that you’ll be fine and always ensure that you have your mouth guard with you. We recommend mouth guards for anyone who participates in boxing, martial arts, wrestling, lacrosse, Gaelic football, rugby league, rugby union, field hockey and ice hockey.

 

Different Types of Mouthguard and What They do for Patients in South Dublin

Whether you’re a keen sports player or a mouth grinder, there is a mouthguard for you. Mouthguards can do a lot of good for a lot of people, but they come in a variety of styles that will suit some individuals more than others. Here, we will guide you through the various types available. 

Nightguards

These are less for those who dream of playing in the rugby final and more for the teeth grinders. Nightguards are worn when sleeping and help to prevent jaw deterioration as a result of tooth grinding. Night-time teeth grinding will often lead to headaches, face and jaw pain, earaches and clicking jaw joints and can also damage your teeth and enamel, as well disrupting the sleep of you (and your partner). Nightguards provide a reasonably cost-effective alternative to these problems for patients in South Dublin, as they provide a cushion between the teeth. 

Sports mouthguards

Contact sports are a dental minefield, but many issues can be avoided through the use of a sportsguard. It should be noted that participants in other non-contact sports or activities, such as mountain biking or skateboarding, may also benefit from a mouthguard for when accidents occur. Sport mouthguards provide a protective cushion around the teeth, helping to prevent damage. Although these can be bought in stores, a mouthguard fitted by your dentist will offer the best protection. 

Essix retainers

In contrast to the two types listed above, Essix retainers do not so much cushion the teeth as hold them in place. Essix retainers consist of clear, strong plastic and are used post-treatment to ensure that your teeth will stay in place. They are designed to provide optimum comfort and would mostly be worn when sleeping, though wearing them for a few hours during the day may also be recommended.