Sports Mouthguard From Your Dentist

Prevent injuries to your teeth, gums, and jaw
Ideal for high-contact sports, including basketball, soccer, hockey, and more
Custom-made to your unique smile
Enjoy a secure, stable, and durable fit
Reduce your chances of sustaining a concussion by wearing one!

When engaging in high- or low-impact sports, protecting your teeth, gums, cheeks, and jaw with a mouthguard may not rank high on your list of priorities – but it should. A reported 13 to 39% of all dental injuries are sports-related, with the maxillary central incisors (the front upper teeth) being the most likely to experience dental trauma.

Which sports are considered high-risk for dental injuries?

Dental injuries are common in contact sports like soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, marital arts, skateboarding, and hockey. The American Dental Association estimates that using a sports mouthguard can help prevent more than 200,000 dental injuries each year.

What’s the difference between a professional and a store-bought mouthguard?

While the versions you can buy from stores offer a level of protection, they aren’t customized to fit like a professional mouthguard, meaning they aren’t as comfortable or as fitted as they should be.

Options made by your dentist provide a preventive defence against injuries and minimize the chances that you’ll need restorative dental treatments in the short- and long-term. Studies show that they also reduce a wearer’s risk of sustaining a concussion.

How is a sports mouthguard made?

A mold of your teeth will be taken and sent to our lab where your customized mouthguard will be made. Once crafted and returned to our office, we will ensure that it fits your mouth comfortably, and we’ll inform you on how to best care for and clean it.

Have additional questions about whether you or your child would benefit from a professional sports mouthguard? Call our office today!