919-682-5327 With winter’s arrival comes the onset of many popular winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and hockey. While these sports are enjoyable they also present quite the danger to the health of your teeth. This is one of the many reasons Dr. Alex Fleming recommends you get a mouth guard if you’re participating in these sports.
Let’s look at what types are available.
Boil and bite
This is a very popular form of mouth guard as it’s something you can buy from the store and do at home. You boil the mouth guard in hot water until it’s soft enough to use, then bite down on it as hard as possible. The plastic will cool and mold itself to the shape of your teeth, and you’ll have a mouth guard you can use for quite some time.
Custom mouth guards
While boil and bite guards are a great option, custom mouth guards from our team here at Fleming Dental in Durham, North Carolina, are a better long-term solution. Since Dr. Alex Fleming will custom-fit your mouth guard to a mold taken of your teeth, the fit will be much better. This results in a more comfortable guard and one that does a better job of protecting your teeth.
If you’re thinking that a mouth guard is something you need for your teeth this winter season, give us a call today at 919-682-5327 to schedule an appointment.