Sports Guards (Mouth Guards)
Protecting your teeth and jaw from unexpected trauma when playing sports is a smart move. We make custom sports guards!
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What Are Mouth Guards?
We make custom athletic guards that defend your mouth and even improve athletic performance. Seriously, it’s proven!
Protect your beautiful smile while you play your favorite sport and while you work out in the gym with a sports mouthguard.
According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety, dental injuries are the most common type of injury sustained while playing youth sports. Did you know an athlete is 60 times more likely to damage their teeth when not wearing a mouthguard?
Mouthguards will protect your jaw as well.
Adults suffer the same injuries and some are even incurred while playing a non-contact sport like weight lifting in a gym.
Mouthguards are comfortable, resilient, and tear-resistant. Plus, a custom-made mouthguard will be more comfortable to wear than the “boil and bite” ones available over the counter.
Mouth Guards FAQs
Mouthguards are recommended for individuals participating in sports or recreational activities with a risk of dental injuries, such as contact sports like football, hockey, and basketball, as well as activities like skateboarding, mountain biking, and martial arts. Mouthguards help protect the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, and jaw from impact injuries by providing a cushioning barrier between the upper and lower teeth.
Additionally, individuals who grind their teeth during sleep, a condition known as bruxism, may benefit from wearing a mouthguard to prevent dental damage and alleviate jaw pain. Anyone at risk of dental trauma or teeth grinding can benefit from wearing a mouthguard to safeguard their oral health.
It would help to clean your sports guard after each use to maintain proper hygiene and prolong its effectiveness. After removing your sports guard:
- Rinse it thoroughly with cool water to remove saliva and debris.
- Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap to scrub the guard, ensuring it reaches all surfaces gently.
- Rinse it again and let it air dry completely before storing it in a clean, ventilated case.
Regular cleaning helps prevent bacterial growth and odors, ensuring your sports guard remains sanitary and comfortable for future use.
Mouthguards are recommended for individuals participating in a wide range of sports and recreational activities with a risk of dental injuries. Contact sports such as football, hockey, rugby, and basketball pose a high risk of collisions or impacts that could result in dental trauma. Additionally, sports like soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, wrestling, and martial arts involve physical contact or the potential for falls, making mouthguards essential for protecting the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, and jaw.
Even non-contact activities like skateboarding, mountain biking, and gymnastics can risk dental injuries due to falls or collisions, highlighting the importance of wearing a mouthguard to prevent dental trauma and safeguard oral health.