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Custom Mouthguards Advised For Teeth Grinding and Sports

8th February 2017

Custom Mouthguards Are Worth the Investment

smile health teeth dentistDon’t buy an inexpensive mouthguard from a store, as it won’t fit well and will be uncomfortable. Instead, a custom mouthguard is best suited for protecting teeth from damage, including that caused by bruxism or sports.

Key takeaways:

– Custom mouthguards will be worth the investment regardless whether they are worn for teeth grinding or sport.

– You will never get used to a poorly fitting mouthguard. In fact, it could do you more damage than good.

– A custom mouthguard will ensure you breathe normally even when asleep.

“Getting a custom mouthguard is absolutely worth the effort and the cost at your dentist’s office. This is because it better protects your teeth, is more comfortable, and allows you to breathe properly regardless of what you need to do with your mouthguard in.”

Read the full story here

http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/custom-mouthguards-are-they-really-worth-it/

Matthew Houlton BDS(Sheffield) MFGDP(UK)

I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.

Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.

Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.

Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.

Special interest in Orthodontics.

Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.

I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.

Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).

I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.

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