Can a mouthguard cause chapped lips?

The new night guard is something that your body is adjusting to, and one way it does so is to engage your saliva glands. Another side effect is dry mouth. The constant exchange of air in and out of your mouth can dry it out. Your mouth could be so dry that it feels like it could paste shut, or you may wake up thirsty.

What is the best thing to put on dry cracked lips?

Apply a non-irritating lip balm (or lip moisturizer) several times a day and before bed. If your lips are very dry and cracked, try a thick ointment, such as white petroleum jelly. Ointment seals in water longer than waxes or oils. Slather on a non-irritating lip balm with SPF 30 or higher before going outdoors.

Why are my lips so dry and cracked all of a sudden?

Chapped lips are typically caused by environmental exposures that lead to irritation, including saliva and licking your lips, spicy foods, and cold, dry weather, says Dr. Zeichner. The common cold and sun damage can also cause chapped lips, he adds, as well as medication like cholesterol-lowering agents.

Can I be allergic to my mouthguard?

Allergic reaction to the components of the oral device can occur in any patient with any device. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA),2 polycarbonate, nickel metal, dyes, and latex can all create an allergic reaction when in contact with oral mucosa.

Do mouth guards have side effects?

Patients typically get used to the dental device. However, it is advised for patients to wear guard for nearly 10 minutes before going to bed. If your sports guard does not have a proper fitting, it can slip off your mouth mainly during teeth grinding. You may also face irritation in your mouth.

Can a night guard irritate gums?

These may offer some protection from griding, but they do not fit well and they can make it hard for people to breathe normally while they are in. In addition, they can be hard and uncomfortable and may irritate the gums, making them at greater risk of infection.

Is Vaseline good for dry lips?

Vaseline can be helpful for dry, chapped lips when used along with a humectant. Apply the humectant to your lips first, then seal it with Vaseline.

Do mouth guards have latex in them?

Advocacy by the American Dental Association led to the mandating of mouthguards for US high school football in 1962. Latex rubber was a popular material used in early mouthguards but it has lower shock absorbency, lower hardness and less tear and tensile strength than Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) or polyurethane (PU).