Roller-ball, now that’s a film- based on the idea of hard working people being able let steam off at the weekends through the use of sport. Actually, that’s not exactly true, because it’s a violent game set in the future to appease people’s lust for violence. But one of the lines from the film is that executive’s ‘dream of being great roller-ballers’ in their time off. Just as most of us in the city of London work hard all week, a great way to let off gas is by playing sport which can involve brutal contact. This could be happy days for your dentist because they may well have to patch you up at a hefty price should you not take the necessary precautions to protect your teeth. Mouth-guards are an invaluable asset to you and your teeth when you play sport and their affect on the protection of your mouth should never be underestimated. By wearing a mouth-guard in any contact sport, it can protect your teeth, tongue, gums, head and neck from serious damage. So before you embark on this recreational form of entertainment, you may well wise to broach the market on what is available. You could start by getting an off-the-shelf number, or one that you take home, heat up, and then mould to your mouth. But if you are deadly serious about the sport you do, you can have a tailor made guard that is designed to take all the forces that your sport demands. At the end of the day, if you want to avoid the extreme costs involved in repair work to your teeth, then protect them with a mouth-guard.

There really is no need to put your precious teeth at risk of being lost. You only get one set of health teeth and once they are gone, you will have to replace them with something artificial. Some of these methods are extremely effective, such as dental implants and dental bridges and modern dentures are more comfortable and workable than ever before. But it is surely preferable to protect your teeth from damage in the first place.

If you partake in activities such as rugby, hockey, boxing or mountain biking or have a job working with heavy or dangerous machines you should take the necessary steps to protect your teeth from the harmful effects of an accident to the mouth.

The best way to do this is to wear a mouth guard. They can be bought cheaply from any sports equipment or kit store. The cheapest type of mouth guard will not, however provide your teeth with very much protection. Better are the so called ‘boil and bite’ variety of mouth guards. These offer a higher level of protection because they are better fitted to the shape of your teeth by immersing them in boiling water and then biting them.

The most effective way to protect your mouth from injury is to get your Central London dentist to fit you with a mouth guard. This will provide you with the optimum level of protection because your dentist will take the time to make a mouth guard that is uniquely tailored to the shape and contours of your teeth and gums. This is the most expensive option of the three types but it is still cheaper and more convenient than having to replace lost teeth.

In the City of London, it’s a pretty good bet that you might not know if you suffer from grinding your teeth in your sleep, but the problem can become very serious if untreated. More commonly known as Bruxism, teeth grinding can be caused by a number of things. Stress can be a major factor, along with anger and frustration, poor teeth alignment, certain medications containing stimulants and caffeine based fluids, but it is still difficult to detect. If you have a partner or a friend that has noticed you grinding your teeth, if you notice yourself that you grind during the day, or you suffer from constant head and neck aches, you should get to the dentist immediately for a consultation. Once the problem has been diagnosed, then your dentist can offer you varying treatments. Mouth guards and splints are a good way of preventing damage to the inside of the mouth and are available over the counter, but they don’t stop the problem from occurring and placing stresses in the jaw and head. Dental overlays and crowns on the teeth limit damage too, but do not address the problem. It’s important to attack the problem from a psychological angle. Identifying daytime stresses and their causes can help you to reduce stress through stress and behavioural management. It can help you to relax and understand how to wind down before bedtime; hot baths, avoiding coffee, reading a book and burning of herbal oils can promote the ‘chill out’ process.

Your teeth can be put at risk by a number of activities which you might do regularly. During physical sports such as rugby, boxing, lacrosse and American football, your teeth can be exposed to damage and with the possibility of suffering from a nasty fall in cycling and gymnastics, you ought to protect your teeth when indulging in those activities too. Some people grind their teeth during sleep, which can be very damaging.

The simplest way to guard against chipping, cracking or even losing a tooth is to wear a mouth guard. The stock protectors that are sold in sports shops offer basic protection and are cheap and ready to wear but your mouth is still exposed to risks and dentists recommend greater safeguards. Better than stock, ready to wear guards are ‘boil and bite’ products which are made of malleable materials which are shaped once the product is plunged into boiling water and then bitten to fit your mouth.

More effective still are the guards that your dentist can construct for you. As an added bonus they are more comfortable too. Fitting your mouth snuggly, they offer the maximum protection offered by mouth guards. In order to fabricate one of these, your dentist will need to take moulds and then impressions of your teeth so that a technician can build a guard that is ideally suited to the unique shape of your mouth and teeth. Because of the specialist work involved they are the most expensive option but offer the greatest protection available in the form of a mouth guard.

If your teeth are exposed to danger through one of your hobbies or even your vocation, speak to your Central London dentist about the options available for mouth guards and avoid the need to invasive procedures in the event of sustaining damage to your mouth.

So, you consider your high risk sportsperson in central London eh? It’s always great to let off steam by playing sport, and often, you will be playing something that involves some form of contact, maybe full contact such boxing, martial arts, rugby, hockey, etc. Chances are anyway, you are going to need a mouthguard to protect your teeth, lips and gums from injury, and in the case of hard-hitting sports, a gumshield may prevent damage to the jaw, neck and brain as well. They come in three basic forms. There is a ready made shield that can be bought off the shelf and might require a small trimming to fit comfortably. The second type is one made from thermo-plastic, that can be tailored to the mouth by boiling first and then moulded into place. The third method is to have one tailor made. Whatever you choose, the reasons behind these guards is to limit damage to the mouth, so avoiding infections and unnecessary treatments and maintaining oral hygiene. But they are not just for sports. Several dental prodedures incorporate mouthguards. They can be used in the treatment of bruxism (tooth grinding), to protect the occlusion of the jaws- the bite. They can also be used as splints for joint disorders, aid in teeth bleaching and even double up as an aligner to straighten teeth.

Sporting injuries are one of the most common causes of knocked out or damaged teeth. Any sport that involves physical contact, fast moving balls or high speeds can present a serious danger to your dental well-being. One poorly placed pass, mistimed tackle or turn too far and you could be living with the pain and discomfort of dental trauma for years to come.

Once a tooth has been knocked out or severely damaged it will never make a full recovery. Unlike bones, teeth cannot heal in the same way, so a cracked or broken tooth will need to be repaired with artificial methods. Not only will this be painful and time consuming, but it will also likely be very expensive. The best way to deal with dental trauma is to avoid it in the first place. By wearing a mouth guard when playing sport you can significantly reduce the risk of dental injury and prevent years of discomfort.

Mouth guards are available in generic forms from most sporting goods shops, with the boil and bite variety being the most common. These mouth guards are only partially effective because they are not designed for your specific teeth. The safest option by far is to have a mouth guard professionally fitted by a Central London dentist. A dentist will be able to use a dental mould to create a perfectly fitting guard for the full amount of protection. For a few extra pounds you could give your teeth the added protection against damage and enjoy your sport all the more knowing you have done all you can to protect your teeth.

Among dental problems, trauma to the teeth is the most common injury found in athletes. In their efforts to keep London healthy, the dentists have been constantly on the go to aware people of the different dental problems.
The dentists arrange seminars; distribute literature on the different dental issues, etc. just to make sure that everyone is well aware of how to maintain proper oral hygiene and the preventive measures to protect teeth from damage.
It is through these efforts that athletes have been educated to wear mouth guard during their sports activities to make sure that they prevent their teeth from any injury. Mouth guards are designed in a way to act as protective layer to prevent trauma.
The sports in which the athletes must wear mouth guard includes football, basketball, hockey, bicycling, soccer, boxing, skiing, skateboarding, etc. It is important to note here that some individuals buy mouth guard without consulting their dentist, which is not advisable.
You can choose from the three different mouth guards. One is ready made, second is boil and bite and the third is custom made. The best of them all is the custom made. The reason is that your dentist is going to make one according to the anatomy of your teeth and structure of your jaw to provide you with maximum protection.
The preferred material to make mouth guards is ethylene vinyl acetate. The standards followed while fabricating mouth guards includes a minimal labial thickness of 3 mm, a minimal palatal thickness of 2 mm, minimal occlusal thickness of 2 mm, and extension of the mouth guard into the vestibular borders.
For the custom made mouth guard, your London dentist will obtain an impression of your teeth by using dental putty and then makes the mouth guard from the mould, which will provide you with the perfect mouth guard that fits impeccably on your teeth.
So whichever mouth guard you decide to buy, just make sure that it is comfortable, is a brand label that ensures resistance to wear off, one that does not impair your breathing and that can be easily washed and cleaned for next use.