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Patrick G. Weakland, D.D.S.
214 5th Street
Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 970-686-5544
Fax: 970-686-6872
Email: weaklanddental@yahoo.com
Best Dentist
Windsor Beacon
6 of 8 years
Best Dentist
Windsor Now
Last 4 Years
One of Colorado's
Best Dentists
5280 Magazine
Dr. Weakland and Staff
have all the experience you want in your dental professionals:
Dr. Weakland
23 years
Yvonne,
Office Mngr...15 years
Katie, DA
6 years
Regular Office Hours:
Tuesday
- Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays available periodically
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Preventive
Dentistry: Mouth Guards
If you have decided a guard is right for you, we will take an
impression of your teeth which will then be used to make a custom
fit guard. If you are a Windsor High School student, we
can make a maroon/gold guard for your sports activities or if you
grind your teeth, we will make you a clear guard for wearing while
sleeping. (NOTE: We only have clear and maroon/gold in
the office at this time.)
Who Needs a Mouth Guard?
Mouth guards should be used by
anyone -- both children and
adults -- who play contact sports such as
football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball,
lacrosse, and field hockey. However, even those
participating in noncontact sports (for example,
gymnastics) and any recreational activity (for
example, skateboarding, mountain biking) that might
pose a risk of injury to the mouth would benefit
from wearing a protective mouth guard.
Adults and children who grind
their teeth at night should have a nocturnal bite
plate or bite splint made to prevent tooth damage.
Why Use a Mouth Guard When
Playing Sports?
Because accidents can happen
during any physical activity, the advantage of using
a mouth guard is that it can help limit the risk of
mouth-related injuries to your lips, tongue, and
soft tissues of your mouth. Mouth guards also help
you avoid chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage to a
tooth or even tooth loss.
Can I Wear a Mouth Guard if I
Wear Braces?
Yes. Since an injury to the face
could damage orthodontic brackets or other fixed
appliances, a properly fitted mouth guard may be
particularly important for people who wear braces or
have fixed bridge work. Your dentist or orthodontist
can determine the mouth guard that will provide the
best protection for your unique mouth work. An
important reminder: do not wear any retainers or
other removable appliance during any contact sports
or during any recreational activities that put your
mouth at risk for injury.
How Do I Care for My Mouth Guard?
To care for your mouth guard:
- Rinse your mouth
guard with cold water or with a
mouth rinse before and after each
use and/or clean it with
toothpaste and a toothbrush.
- Occasionally
clean the mouthguard in cool, soapy
water and rinse it thoroughly.
- Place the mouth
guard in a firm, perforated
container to store or transport it.
This permits air circulation and
helps to prevent damage.
- Protect the mouth
guard from high temperatures
-- such as hot water, hot
surfaces, or direct sunlight
-- to minimize distorting its
shape.
- Occasionally
check the mouth guard for general
wear. If you find holes or tears in
it or if it becomes loose or causes
discomfort, replace it.
- Bring the mouth
guard to each regularly scheduled
dental visit to have your dentist
exam it.
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