Aster Dental Centre provides custom sports guards and night guards in Edmonton. A sports guard is designed for protection during activity, while a night guard may be discussed when the dentist sees signs of clenching or grinding.
The dentist checks your teeth, bite, and restorations, then explains whether a custom guard is suitable. A scan or impression is used to make the appliance, followed by a fitting visit and care instructions.
A custom guard from Aster Dental Centre is made from an impression of your exact dental anatomy in a dental laboratory. It fits precisely, stays in place during sports or sleep, distributes bite and impact forces evenly across all teeth, and is made from higher-density material than anything available over the counter.
Store-bought boil-and-bite guards are made to fit the average mouth, not yours. They typically have poor retention, interfere with breathing and speaking, and provide inconsistent protection. Research published by the American Dental Association has found custom guards to be significantly superior in impact absorption compared to stock or boil-and-bite alternatives.
Night guards are recommended for patients who grind or clench their teeth during sleep (bruxism). Common signs include waking with jaw soreness or headaches, a partner reporting grinding sounds during the night, worn-down tooth surfaces visible on X-ray, and increased tooth sensitivity. Grinding places forces on teeth and jaw joints far exceeding normal chewing forces.
At Aster Dental Centre, the dentist checks for bruxism signs at every annual exam by measuring incisor wear patterns and examining the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Patients with significant wear are advised to start a night guard before further enamel loss occurs. Lost enamel does not grow back.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends custom mouthguards for all contact and collision sports, including hockey, football, rugby, lacrosse, basketball, boxing, and martial arts. Non-contact sports with high fall risk, including gymnastics, skateboarding, and cycling, also benefit from mouthguard use.
At Aster Dental Centre, we see dental trauma from sports injuries regularly. Most avoidable. A custom-fitted guard from the clinic protects not only the teeth but also the gums, jaw, and brain from concussive forces transmitted through the jaw. Team sports organizations in Edmonton increasingly require mouthguards; a custom guard from Aster Dental Centre meets all standard requirements.
Custom guards at Aster Dental Centre range from $350 to $700 CAD depending on the type and thickness of material. Night guards for bruxism are typically $400 to $700 CAD. Sports guards start at $350 CAD. Many dental plans cover night guards partially under major restorative benefits. Sports guards may have limited coverage. The team will check your benefits before fabrication.
Custom sports guards and night guards at Aster Dental Centre typically take 2 to 3 weeks from the impression appointment to delivery. The first appointment involves taking upper and lower impressions, which takes about 20 minutes. The guard is fabricated at a dental laboratory and fitted at a second appointment. Adjustments are made at the delivery visit.
Rinse your guard with cool water immediately after use. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush and mild soap weekly. Store in the ventilated case provided by Aster Dental Centre when not in use. Never leave guards in a hot car, as heat warps the acrylic. Bring the guard to your annual check-up at the clinic so the dentist can inspect it for wear and assess whether replacement is due.
Yes. A properly fitted night guard from Aster Dental Centre repositions the jaw slightly and prevents the teeth from coming into full contact during sleep, which reduces the load on the TMJ and surrounding muscles. Many patients in Edmonton report significant reduction in morning jaw soreness and headaches within 2 to 4 weeks of starting to wear their night guard consistently.
Contact Aster Dental Centre to discuss sports and night guards in Edmonton. The team can answer booking questions and arrange the next suitable appointment.
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