Sports Dentistry and Mouthguards

Sports dentistry involves treating injuries to the mouth, teeth or jaws that are sustained by athletes, and fitting patients with custom mouthguards to prevent injuries from occurring. Dental mouthguards are an important piece of athletic equipment for nearly all athletes. Mouthguards protect the teeth, cheeks, lips, tongue and jaws from injury when engaging in activities that have a risk of falls or injuries from contact with other players or equipment. A mouthguard can also stabilize the temporomandibular joints and reduce the likelihood of these joints being injured.

Sports and Regular Mouthguard Use

In some sports, mouthguards are required by the sport’s governing body. Students who participate in high school sports including football, lacrosse, and hockey are required to wear mouthguards. Many junior league sports also require their use.

Custom Sports Mouth Guards

Mouthguards are made of a flexible clear plastic. While they can be purchased in stores, a custom-fitted mouthguard is more comfortable. Mouthguards you purchase in stores usually require a process of boiling the mouthguard, emerging it in cold water, and then putting it in your mouth to mold it into the shape of your mouth and teeth. If it doesn’t work the first time, you have to go through the entire process again until it fits. Having our team fit you with a custom mouthguard ensures that it will be comfortable and effective in preventing injuries. Dentist-made mouthguards are considered to be the best type.