Sports Mouthguard From Your Dentist

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 clinic today!