{"id":394,"date":"2022-08-09T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T14:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=394"},"modified":"2022-09-27T14:51:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T14:51:28","slug":"custom-mouthguards-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/09\/custom-mouthguards-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Store-Bought vs. Custom Mouthguards: Which is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"girl<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When it comes to watching your child play their favorite sport, you can\u2019t help but cheer them on from the sidelines. But with all the excitement and fun, there is a level of uncertainty when it comes to their safety. You\u2019ve equipped them with everything they need to ensure their head, hands, shoulders, and shins remain fully protected, but what about their mouth? If you want to keep their teeth fully intact while also avoiding a trip to the emergency dentist\u2019s office, find out why it\u2019s better to invest in custom mouthguards<\/a> as opposed to the store-bought variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Store-Bought vs. Custom Mouthguards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When comparing these two types of mouth protection, one of the biggest factors is likely to be the cost. Naturally, a store-bought device will be much cheaper than those created by a dentist, but several disadvantages come with your local drug store mouthguard, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n