Mouthguards for teeth alignment: what are and how do they work

Like the bracket system, Dental mouthpiece for teeth is an orthodontic design designed to correct the dentition. Rough teeth not only create an aesthetic problem, but can also lead to a number of defects: early ptosis or drooping of the facial muscles with severe crowding, displacement of the jaws, and dental diseases.

Features of the orthodontic design

The orthodontic burl is a removable cover made of high-quality translucent material. Looks like a mouthpiece for aligning teeth, you can see in the photo.

Eliners (mouthguards) are designed to correct minor defects, treatment and prevention of dental diseases. Designs are made of hypoallergenic materials: silicone, polyurethane. Lining is almost invisible and does not cause any discomfort, can be used by both adults and children.

In most cases, transparent mouthguards are used to align teeth, to correct minor defects and abnormalities. With severe crowding, deformation of the dentition, severe malocclusion, it is preferable to use other designs, for example, braces.

Correction is carried out in stages. Initially, you need to undergo an examination at the orthodontist, who will study the structure and location of the teeth, after which the patient is given a set of standard or individual patches made from casts. Products are used in the manner prescribed by a specialist and are changed every 2 or 3 weeks. It is recommended to visit the dentist every month to monitor the process of correction of defects in the dentition.

At each stage, which is determined by the orthodontist, dental burls exert unexpressed but constant pressure on the dental units in the right direction. Upon reaching the desired position of the teeth, the pad is replaced by the next for further correction.

The kit includes from 10 to 40 products. In most cases Eliners must be worn for at least 22–25 hours daily, take off during meals and for hygiene procedures. The degree of deformation of the dentition determines the duration of treatment. Minor defects can be corrected within a few months (2–4), especially complex cases require correction within 1–2 years.

Cap classification

There are several classifications of eliners. Dental mouthguards are divided into:

1. According to the material of which the construction is made: silicone and polyurethane. The cost of silicone products is much lower than polyurethane, but the silicone mouthpiece for aligning teeth is much thicker. These models are recommended to be worn during the day for several hours. Thinner polyurethane products are used daily for about 22 hours.
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   Mouth bite guard

   By destination:

• Leveling or orthodontic tray. These products are necessary to correct slight tooth curvature.
• Eliners for whitening the dentition. A special gel is laid inside the structure, which allows you to whiten your teeth in several tones.
• Mouthguards for bruxism. Products can protect teeth from damage and abrasion during grinding.
• Designs for the prevention of dental diseases: caries, periodontitis, periodontal disease. A special preparation is applied inside the model.
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  Whitening tray

  Pads for protecting teeth during sports: martial arts, boxing.

3. By manufacturing features:

• Universal. Standard models are made of thermoplastic, a material that softens well in hot water. After softening, the mouthpiece is put on the patient’s teeth, where it hardens, taking the form of dentition.
• Customized. More effective are individual eliners, created on the basis of a three-dimensional computer model, which takes into account the anatomical features of the structure of the jaw of the patient, the location of each tooth unit.

Baby mouthguards

In dentistry, mouth guards for children are often used to align temporary teeth. Unlike braces, which are optimal for the correction of formed permanent teeth, such products can be used to correct defects and straighten milk teeth.

According to the principle of action, the mouthpiece for children does not differ from the product for adults, but children's designs are lighter and more convenient, since special materials are used in their manufacture. Thin and transparent baby cap is worn daily for 2-3 hours, but the effectiveness of tooth straightening is not inferior to adult models used from 22 hours a day. Due to the maximum possible subtlety and transparency, children's models are almost invisible and do not cause aesthetic problems.

Baby's teeth before and after applying cap

Dental burl is more attractive to children than braces, due to its simple care. A child can carry out daily brushing with a toothbrush and rinsing the product with warm water on his own.

Children's dental burls effectively eliminate defects in the maxillofacial region, provoked by anomalies of the dentition. Correction of teeth and jaws in a child prevents a number of diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems. Eliners for children's teeth should be made individually after visiting a dentistry clinic.

Benefits of Cap

The widespread use of cap in dentistry is due to the advantages that distinguish them from a number of orthodontic systems:

• One of the clear advantages is aesthetic appeal. Dental mouthguard for teeth is made of a thin, transparent material that is almost invisible to others.
• Lack of pain and discomfort in the oral cavity. Unlike bracket systems, when wearing which patients feel uncomfortable, mouth guards do not cause inconvenience. Eliners affect the teeth slightly, the defect is corrected gradually, so there is no pain syndrome. Mouthguards do not disturb diction, do not irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth, gums.
• Easy hygiene, including brushing and rinsing with warm water. The pad is stored in a special container.
• Safe for enamel and gum. Eliners do not have a traumatic and irritating effect on tooth enamel and gums.
• Ease of use. During meals and oral hygiene, the product can be removed. Unlike braces, which can make eating difficult and uncomfortable, elayers allow you to eat without inconvenience. Toothbrushing, which when wearing braces takes a sufficient amount of time and requires certain skills, when using mouthguards is much easier.

In the photo, the teeth before and after applying the cap

The disadvantages of the designs include a rather high cost and multiple limitations. An orthodontic mouthpiece is recommended for use in the presence of minor defects in the dentition: an unexpressed displacement and crowding of teeth, the presence of interdental crevices, and an enlarged or narrowed dental arch.

Correction of a serious malocclusion and severe abnormalities of the dentition is performed using the bracket systems.

Features of products from different manufacturers

Many manufacturers of products for orthodontics, using the latest scientific developments, unique materials in cap production, enjoy reasonable trust among specialists and are popular among patients:

• Invisalign models. The unique cap fixing system of this company allows you to make the correction process as comfortable and fast as possible.
• Elaines 3D-smile features maximum efficiency in the correction of complex cases. Mouthguards of this company often surpass bracket systems in performance.
• Mouthguards Ortosnap is distinguished by its special strength and affordable price.
• Clear Correct linings are made from materials with maximum hypoallergenic properties.

How much is a mouth guard for teeth

How much a mouthguard will cost to align teeth, you need to find out from the dentist, since the final price consists of the cost of radiography, jaw impression, three-dimensional modeling of the jaw, a set of mouth guards, counseling and control performed by orthodontists at all stages of treatment. The price is affected by the cost of the material from which the cap will be made, the features of its construct (standard, individual), the purpose of the model.

An orthodontic mouthpiece for straightening teeth, correcting minor defects, costs about 10 thousand rubles. Price range - from 4 to 20 thousand rubles.

It must be borne in mind that one lining to achieve a positive result will not be enough. The duration of the correction course for minor defects exceeds 2 months, the cap is replaced every 2-3 weeks, so the minimum price will be about 40 thousand rubles.

Most often, a kit consisting of 10–20 drops is required to correct dentoalveolar defects; in this case, a full course of correction will cost about 100–200 thousand rubles.

A universal mouthguard for teeth whitening, manufactured on an industrial scale and having a standard design, will cost about 4 thousand rubles. It must be borne in mind that this product is not suitable for people with the wrong bite: the mouthpiece will not fit snugly, as a result of which bleaching will be uneven.

Thermoplastic mouthguards cost about 6 thousand rubles. The price of individual pads made taking into account the anatomical features of the jaws of the patient and providing the best result, starts from 9 thousand rubles. The cost of a full course, including examination by a dentist and removal of dental plaque, varies from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.

Mouth guard

Sports mouthguards used to protect the dentition during sports (boxing, hockey, all kinds of wrestling) cost about 1.5 thousand rubles. This type of linings is recommended for all lovers of sports and active lifestyles, especially those who are fond of skiing, snowboarding. Capa will prevent damage to teeth, gums, protect against injury.

Dental mouthguard is a universal product that effectively corrects dentition defects and helps in whitening and prevention. The product can protect teeth and gums during sports. Mouthguards for teeth are able to return aesthetic appeal and health to a smile, remaining invisible in the patient's mouth and without attracting too much attention.