Mouth Guards

Play Like A Pro

At Clemente Orthodontics, we recommend that patients who participate in contact sports wear a mouth guard. We work with GuardLab to create premium protective devices for our patients that are also worn by professional athletes. GuardLab uses advanced 3D technology to provide patients with a comfortable and perfectly-fitted device that effectively protects the teeth. GuardLab’s design is completely customizable, making them fun to wear!

What Is A Mouth Guard?

A mouth guard is a device used to protect the teeth from injury while playing a sport. Mouth guards are typically recommended for patients who play contact sports, where injuries are more likely, such as football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and more. Whether undergoing orthodontic treatment or not, we recommend that every athlete protect their teeth.

Creating Your Mouth Guard

At Clemente Orthodontics, we use advanced 3D technology to create digital impressions of your teeth, eliminating the need for traditional messy and uncomfortable impressions. Before receiving your mouth guard, your orthodontist will help you decide which GuardLab device is right for you.

Next, you’ll need to visit our office for a 3D scan of your teeth. Our digital scan technology is fast and efficient—it should take no more than 15 minutes. Then you’ll be able to design your device, selecting the colors, images and text to make it uniquely yours. Your device will be created using your digital scan. Because GuardLab is located here in the United States, your guard ships to you in 10-14 business days.

Caring For Your Mouth Guard

It’s important to clean your mouth guard to keep it feeling fresh and to prevent bacteria from collecting. Caring for your device is easy. Simply spray it with an antimicrobial and alcohol-free cleaning spray before and after each use. You can also refresh your device while you play, just wait at least 60 seconds after spraying before placing on the teeth.

WHAT IF I WEAR INVISALIGN®?

Invisalign® and mouth gaurds cannot be worn at once—Invisalign® patients must remove their aligners before placing a protective device. Because the teeth shift during Invisalign® treatment, Invisalign® patients should wear GuardLab’s Apex boil and bite mouth guard, which is reshaped to perfectly fit the patient’s smile throughout treatment. Boil and bite devices are soaked in hot water before wear, which allows for wear even as your teeth move during Invisalign® treatment.

Let’s Get Started!

If you play a sport or are thinking about starting a sport, talk to your team at Clemente Orthodontics about protecting the teeth from potential injury. Wearing a protection device is one of the easiest things you can do to safeguard your smile! To schedule your digital scan, call us or schedule an appointment using our online form.

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