Custom-fitted mouthguards for snoring are made to the specific shape of your teeth, bite and jaw position. As a result, they tend to sit more securely and comfortably than generic, boil-and-bite guards ordered online.
What's Different About a Custom Appliance?
A dentist-fitted custom appliance is designed around your own dental impressions, so it's shaped precisely to your mouth. This allows for controlled, incremental adjustment of jaw position over time, as well as more effective monitoring throughout treatment.
By contrast, over-the-counter solutions are typically one-size-fits-most and rely on you softening and biting into the material yourself. This typically results in a bulkier, less precise fit that can shift while you sleep, with no professional oversight or adjustments.
Why Fit Matters
Because mouthguards work by holding the jaw in a particular position while you sleep, an imprecise or unstable fit can cause discomfort and make the device less effective. A well-fitted appliance is easier to tolerate night after night, and usually yields more consistent results.
Getting a Proper Assessment
Before choosing any appliance, it's worth having your bite, jaw and airway assessed by a dentist to determine your exact needs. Individual results vary, and a custom fit is only one part of an appropriate treatment plan.
Custom Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Solutions in West Lakes
If you’re in West Lakes and want to know whether a custom-fitted mouthguard is appropriate for you, contact Dr Caleb Harvie and the Providence Dental Care team to arrange an assessment.