You may think to yourself that mouthguards are just for athletes, but they can provide other benefits as well. The reality is that any oral appliance we create for a patient is designed to serve a specific purpose for that individual’s unique needs.

So next time you visit Dr. Fox and our team in Swedesboro, NJ, ask us about our custom mouthguards and how they might help improve your health and quality of life.

You’ll discover at least three possible reasons you might actually love having one that’s made especially for you: 

#1 – Your Sport Won’t Put Your Smile At Risk

If you participate in any type of high impact organized sport or maintain a rigorous physical fitness routine, you’re always going to be at a higher risk for dental injuries. 

But a custom-made mouthguard, which isn’t available in stores, can give your teeth and gums full protection against missteps and mishaps that could otherwise land you in the dentist’s office with a broken or knocked out tooth. This saves you money in the long run, and it saves your smile overall.

#2 – You Can Heal Painful Issues With Your Jaw

If you experience chronic pain in your jaw, face, neck, or shoulders, or you get frequent headaches or migraines, chances are that something is wrong with the alignment of your TMJ. This is your temporomandibular joint below your ears that controls the movement and function of your jaw and mouth. 

So if it’s somehow shifted even slightly out of place, you can suffer all kinds of painful symptoms from soreness and tension in your facial and upper back and neck muscles to constant headaches. It can even lead to teeth grinding, which wears down your teeth and damages your tooth enamel. Wearing a custom mouthguard protects your teeth from damage and wear, and it realigns your jaw joint naturally to alleviate your symptoms and make you feel much better overall.

#3 – You Can Start Sleeping More Soundly

Dr. Fox can create a custom oral appliance that fits just like a mouthguard so that as you sleep, you can reduce or even end loud snoring and breathe without disruption all night long. Not only does this result in better rest, more energy during the day, and a number of other benefits to your quality of life, but it will help reduce your risk of the serious health problems associated with sleep apnea like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

Think you might benefit from a mouthguard? To find out, call Elizabeth Kilpatrick-Fox, DMD today at 856-997-2767 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.