# Printed Mouthguard Kits Damage Control Helps Consumers Create Tailor-Made Mouthguards By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damage-control References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/186504/damage-control-mouthguards/) & [dcmouthguards](https://www.dcmouthguards.com/) Although there are some no-boil DIY mouthpiece kits that can be purchased by consumers who do not want to shell out tons of money for a tailor-made orthodontic appliance, Damage Control created another way for consumers to create custom mouthguards with 3D printing technology. Damage Control has consumers begin the custom mouthguard-making process by purchasing an [impression kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-nice) and taking an impression of their own teeth. From there, the impression is to be shipped to Damage Control so that a mouthguard can be made to perfectly fit one's mouth. Across the dental industry, 3D printing has become a key part of making everything from dental crowns and night guards to retainers. However, fuelled by technologies like 3D printing, a number of healthcare kits are emerging to help consumers take tests or create appliances to enhance their own well-being from the comfort of their own home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Mouthguard Kits:** 3D printing technology has allowed companies to create affordable, at-home custom mouthguard kits for consumers. - **Healthcare Kits:** Driven by disruptive technologies like 3D printing, the emergence of healthcare kits allows consumers to take tests or create appliances that enhance well-being from home. - **Dental 3D Printing:** The dental industry is using 3D printing to create custom orthodontic appliances, dental crowns, night guards, retainers, and more, making dental care more affordable and accessible. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dentistry:** The dental industry is ripe for disruption as 3D printing technology offers new, affordable ways for consumers to obtain custom dental appliances from the comfort of their own homes. - **Healthcare:** The emergence of healthcare kits driven by disruptive technologies like 3D printing allows consumers to take tests or create appliances that enhance their own well-being from home, offering new opportunities for healthcare professionals to expand their offerings. - **Consumer Goods:** Custom mouthguard kits created with 3D printing technology represent a growing market of affordable and tailored consumer goods for health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Smart Mouthguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mouthguards.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md) - [Performance Tracking Mouth Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-innovations.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [App-Connected Mouth Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-smartguard.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [3D-Printed Whole Mouth Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizzflosser.md)