Night & Sports Mouth Guards in Fraserburgh
Custom-fit teeth protection for sport and sleep.
Sports Mouthguards and Night Guards
Your teeth face different challenges — whether it’s a sudden impact during a match or unconscious grinding while you sleep. Over time, these habits can lead to serious dental issues such as chipped teeth, jaw pain, enamel wear, and even tooth loss. That’s why sports mouthguards and night guards at Fraserburgh Dental Care are carefully designed for comfort, durability, and protection.
Custom-made to fit your mouth, they offer superior defence compared to over-the-counter alternatives. Whether you’re active on the field or experiencing bruxism at night, our bespoke guards help protect your smile and support long-term oral health.
Explaining the Difference
While both sports mouthguards and night guards are designed to protect your teeth, they serve very different purposes. Sports mouthguards are thicker, impact-resistant devices worn during physical activity to prevent injuries from sudden blows or collisions. They protect the teeth, gums, and jaw during contact sports like rugby, boxing, football, or hockey.
In contrast, night guards are thinner and made to be worn during sleep. They help manage bruxism (teeth grinding) and clenching, preventing enamel wear, jaw tension, and headaches. Choosing the right type depends entirely on whether your risk comes from physical sport or nighttime grinding.
Your Treatment Options Explained
Mouthguards and night guards come in different types, depending on whether you need protection during sport or relief from teeth grinding.
- Custom-fitted guards: These are made specifically for your mouth using dental impressions. Custom guards offer the highest level of comfort, fit, and protection—whether for sports or nighttime grinding. They can be adjusted to fit over braces and are designed in a dental lab for long-term durability.
- Boil-and-bite guards: Made from thermoplastic, these are softened in hot water and moulded at home. They provide a better fit than stock guards but may not offer the same comfort or lifespan as custom-made versions.
- Stock guards: Pre-formed and ready to use, these are the least expensive option. However, they often feel bulky, offer minimal fit customisation, and can interfere with breathing or speaking—making them less effective for both sports and bruxism protection.
The Right Candidate
- Sports mouthguards: are suitable for anyone participating in contact or high-impact sports, including children, teens, and adults. They are especially important for individuals with braces or a history of previous dental work.
- Night guards: are ideal for individuals who grind or clench their teeth during sleep, often without realising it. Common signs include jaw pain, headaches, worn teeth, or disturbed sleep, making a night guard a practical solution for long-term protection.
Fraserburgh Dental Care welcomes patients from Fraserburgh and nearby areas, including Peterhead, Mintlaw, Banff, Strichen, Turriff, Ellon, Stuartfield, New Deer, Rosehearty, Inverallochy, and New Pitsligo.
Why Choose Night and Sports Mouthguards?
Reduces risk of dental injury
Sports mouthguards protect teeth, gums, and jaw from impact during contact sports.
Boosts confidence on the field
Play without hesitation knowing your smile is protected.
Custom-fit for comfort
Designed to stay secure and allow easy breathing and speaking.
Prevents teeth grinding damage
Night guards protect enamel from wear caused by bruxism.
Eases jaw tension
Reduces muscle strain, jaw pain, and morning headaches.
Improves sleep quality
Minimises night-time clenching for more restful, uninterrupted sleep.
See the Results for Yourself
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Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this treatment below:
How often should I replace my sports mouthguard?
Replace it annually or sooner if it’s worn, damaged, or no longer fits—especially for growing children or those with braces.
Can I wear a sports mouthguard with braces?
Yes, custom mouthguards can be made to fit comfortably over braces and provide essential protection during contact sports.
How do I know if I need a night guard?
If you wake with jaw pain, headaches, or worn teeth, you may be grinding at night. A dentist can assess and advise.
How long does a night guard last?
A custom night guard typically lasts 1–5 years, depending on material quality and how heavily you grind your teeth.
The Treatment Journey
Every patient’s journey is different, but here’s what to expect during treatment at Fraserburgh Dental Care.
Consultation
We begin with a personalised consultation to understand your needs—whether for sports protection or relief from grinding—and examine your teeth and bite.
Custom fabrication
Impressions of your teeth are taken to create a well-fitting, comfortable guard. These are sent to a dental lab for precise fabrication.
Final fitting and care
We ensure the guard fits properly, explain usage and care, and schedule follow-ups if needed.
1 Consultation
We begin with a personalised consultation to understand your needs—whether for sports protection or relief from grinding—and examine your teeth and bite.
2 Custom fabrication
Impressions of your teeth are taken to create a well-fitting, comfortable guard. These are sent to a dental lab for precise fabrication.
3 Final fitting and care
We ensure the guard fits properly, explain usage and care, and schedule follow-ups if needed.
Protect your teeth, day and night
Book a no-obligation consultation at Fraserburgh Dental Care to safeguard your teeth from the impact of sports and nighttime grinding with customised protection.
Other Treatments We Offer
Root Canal Treatment
While a simple filling can often resolve broken or decayed teeth, sometimes, when the problem has reached the pulp or nerve of the tooth, root canal treatment is necessary.
First, we will remove the damaged or infected nerve before cleansing and shaping the inner canal to prevent reinfection and then sealing fully. Once the endodontic treatment has been carried out a crown, usually gold or porcelain, may be used to cover a tooth that has a large opening after root canal therapy.
Dental Hygiene
Our experienced hygienists have a keen focus on providing first class dental hygiene to keep your teeth and gums healthy and gum disease free.
We believe that prevention is key and we will work with you to help formulate a customised oral hygiene plan to suit your mouth and lifestyle. We recommend that all of our patients attend regular hygiene appointments and dental checkups to keep their smiles healthy.
Teeth Whitening
Your smile is important. It’s one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful – it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.
Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking.
Dentures
Dentures are a removable option for replacing missing teeth. They can be particularly useful when there is extensive loss of bone support or when multiple teeth are missing. In addition to tooth replacement, dentures can also give support and structure to soft tissues of the cheek and lips, while restoring dental form and function. Our skilled dental technicians will construct the dentures in the laboratory based on our prescription.
