Sports Mouth Guards

Mouth guards are a simple yet highly effective way to protect athletes from dental injuries. By absorbing impact forces and shielding teeth and soft tissues in your mouth, they play an essential role in sports safety. At My Tooth Place in Westminster, California, Aury Arroyo-Lourenco, DDS, and the team offer custom sports mouth guards to enhance oral health safety during training. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request an appointment online today.

What are sports mouth guards?

Sport mouth guards at My Tooth Place are custom-fitted to your mouth. They rest comfortably over your teeth to protect them during sports training and activities, especially in athletes who play contact and high-velocity sports. These guards can dramatically reduce your or your child’s risk of tooth damage and dental emergencies. They focus on prevention.

What are the benefits of custom sports mouth guards?

The advantages to expect when choosing custom sport mouth guards at My Tooth Place include:

• Reduced risk of dental trauma and pain
• Lower risk of sports-related dental injuries
• Reduced risk of knocked-out teeth and other dental emergencies
• Cost savings
• Fewer dental emergencies 
• Peace of mind
• Comfort
• Well-fitted, long-lasting dental protection

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends wearing properly fitted mouth guards to lessen the chance and severity of oral injuries in sports, especially among athletes with significant risks of dental trauma. 

While non-custom mouth guards are available at many retail stores and online, they often don’t fit as well as custom varieties available at My Tooth Place.

Is a sports mouth guard right for me?

To determine if a custom mouth guard is appropriate for you or your child, your provider examines your teeth and gums. They also discuss your lifestyle, the type of sport you play, and your mouth guard preferences. Playing contact sports, including football, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, basketball, boxing, or wrestling, are common sports in which mouth guards are highly beneficial.

What can I expect when receiving a sports mouth guard?

To create a custom sports mouth guard, your provider takes impressions of your teeth or uses an innovative intraoral scanner. They send the information to a dental lab, where your customized mouth guard is made. When it’s ready for use, they ensure the mouth guard fits properly and comfortably. 

Place your sports mouth guard in your mouth over your teeth when participating in sports training and competitions. Clean it regularly as instructed by My Tooth Place, and call the office if you lose or damage the mouth guard. 

Follow up for routine teeth cleanings and dental exams, and contact My Tooth Place anytime with questions. 

Schedule a sports mouth guard evaluation at My Tooth Place by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.