Mouth guards should be used by anyone – children and adults – who play contact sports where any contact is a possibility. Wearing a mouth guard is an important precaution for athletes of all ages and abilities, helping to protect against chipped or broken teeth, root and bone damage, and tooth loss. At his general and cosmetic dentistry office in Lafayette, LA, Dr. T. Kirk Crane offers a variety of different types of mouth guards tailored to meet your specific needs, but the custom-fitted design is the most recommended option.
Custom-fitted mouth guards are more expensive than over-the-counter mouth guards, but they provide the greatest degree of fit, comfort and protection because they are made from a cast to precisely fit your teeth. To make them, Dr. T. Kirk Crane, DDS, will make an impression of your teeth and a dental laboratory technician uses the impression as a mold to create the custom-fitted mouth guard. Custom-fitted mouth guards are designed to cover all the teeth and can cushion against falls and blows to the chin. Some custom-fitted mouth guards have hard outer layers and soft inner linings for comfort against the teeth and gums.
If you want to protect your teeth with a custom-fitted mouth guard, give us a call to discuss your options or visit www.drcranedental.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Dr. T. Kirk Crane, DDS in Lafayette, LA, call 337-232-3873.
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