SOVA Junior Teeth Grinding Mouth Guard for Kids (Snow White)
It's estimated that teeth grinding (bruxism) affects upwards of one in five children and a similar amount of adolescents due to the rapid growth and development of the jaw and teeth during their developmental years. The SOVA Junior Teeth Grinding Mouth Guard for Kids (Snow White) is a rubberised gum shield designed for wear at night to prevent the long term negative effects of teeth grinding, clenching and biting.
What Included?
- 1 x Kids SOVA Night Guard
What Is the SOVA Junior Night Guard?
The SOVA Night Guard is a rubberised "gum shield" designed to prevent teeth grinding in children during the night. Because children have naturally smaller mouths than adults, SOVA have developed an ergonomically shaped Teeth Grinding Guard to fit the mouths of children and adolescents alike. Much like the adult version, the SOVA Night Guard for Kids can be reshaped up to an incredible 20 different times if a perfect fit isn't achieved during your first fitting!
Sizing Information for the SOVA Child's Night Guard
The SOVA Junior Night Guard is supplied in one universal size that should the fit the mouths of most children between the ages of six and eleven. The guard is specially designed to mould to your child's unique mouth shape, so they can get the custom-fit that they need.
Who Can Use the SOVA Night Guard?
This Night Guard is specially designed for children who grind their teeth at night whilst they sleep. The guard creates a barrier between your top and bottom teeth, providing you with relief against bruxism throughout the night, so you can sleep easy.
Fitting Instructions for the SOVA Junior Night Guard
Before you go about fitting your child's Teeth Grinding Guard, it is vital that you watch the short and sweet fitting guidance video below in full. Whilst this instructional video uses the adult version of the SOVA Mouth Guard, the steps and procedure for fitting and shaping are exactly the same:
Once you've watched the video above, you will need a bowl of hot water (roughly 76°C), a fork or skewer and a mirror. Now you're ready to begin fitting your Sova Night Guard, please follow the instructions below:
Step One:
Wash your hands and the mouthguard in soap and water.
Step Two:
Fill your bowl with water and heat until the water is hot to touch (roughly 76°C).
Step Three:
Submerge the guard into the hot water and leave until it feels soft and flexible. (You can use your fork to test the guard's softness).
Step Four:
Once the guard is soft, remove it from the water using your fork or similar utensil, making sure that the sides of the mouthguard do not fold in on themselves.
Step Five:
Balancing the guard on your thumbs, insert the guard into your mouth and bite down on the bar in the centre of the guard. Push your tongue against the guard to hold it in place.
Step Six:
Using your mirror for guidance, push your fingers up against the guard to mould it in place, starting from the back of your mouth.
Step Seven:
Close your mouth over the surface of the guard and suck in air through your lips. This will allow the guard to harden, providing you with the perfect custom-fit.
Fitting Tips and Tricks
- Ensure the water you submerge your Night Guard in is hot to touch
- If the Night Guard feels hard and inflexible, we recommend remoulding in slightly hotter water
- Remember that you can remould up to twenty different times to get a perfect fit
- Make sure your child is biting down on the guard hard to ensure an accurate mould is achieved
- The video attached above is vital for understanding how to prepare and fit your Night Guard
My Child Is Still Struggling
If your child is having difficulty fitting their guard, it's important to remember that the SOVA Night Guard can be fitted and remoulded an incredible twenty different times if a perfect fit is proving elusive. Simply click here to re-watch the video before you restart the fitting process by submerging your Night Guard in hot water.
What Can the SOVA Guard Protect Against?
SOVA have helped thousands of children, adolescents and adults around the world find relief from sleep associated oral issues. Take a look at the list below to see what a SOVA Night Guard can help with:
- Teeth Grinding
- Bruxism
- Morning Headaches
- Clenching
- Insomnia
- Jaw Alignment Problems
- Flattened Teeth
- Sensitivity Issues
- Tight Jaw
- Sleep Disruption
Key Features and Benefits
- Provides a custom fit in minutes
- Instant relief from bruxism, soreness and teeth grinding
- Helps prevent sensitivity in the teeth upon waking
- Inobtrusive design is comfortable to wear throughout the night
- Can be remoulded up to twenty times to achieve a perfect fit
- 1.6mm in width
- Enables natural flow of air and saliva during use
- Provides immediate relief against bruxism
- Can be used on either the top or bottom teeth
- Easy talking, breathing and drinking during use
Immediate Relief
The Junior Night Guard is specially designed to provide immediate relief against nightly grinding, as well as to relieve many of the related symptoms. The guard distributes the pressure caused by night-time grinding away from the teeth, through the surface of the guard, to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Lightweight Design
The SOVA Night Guard is both practical and lightweight. Measuring all but 1.6mm wide, your child can get the maximum protection for their teeth, without having to compromise on comfort. With this guard, your child will be able to speak, breathe and talk as normal, during use.
Can the Guard Be Worn With Braces?
Yes, the Junior Night Guard is specially designed to be used by all mouth and teeth types, including those with orthodontic appliances.
Can the Guard Be Used on Either the Top or Bottom Teeth?
Yes, this Junior Guard is interchangeable, meaning your child can use it to relieve bruxism for either their top or bottom teeth.
Can This Mouthguard Be Remoulded?
Yes, the SOVA Night Guard can be remoulded up to 20 times, so if your child doesn't find the perfect fit after the first moulding attempt, simply place the SOVA Guard back into hot water and try again.
Cleaning the Guard
To keep the mouthguard clean after use, wash with soap and hot water or a non-whitening toothpaste, then rinse and leave to air dry.
