Protect Your Child’s Smile with Custom Sports Mouthguards
Custom sports mouthguards protect your child’s teeth during athletic activities. Unlike store-bought options, custom mouthguards fit your child’s unique dental structure, offering superior comfort and protection. They help prevent injuries such as chipped or broken teeth and even reduce the risk of jaw fractures and concussions. By cushioning impacts, custom mouthguards provide better protection and prevent dental emergencies, ensuring your child can play safely. Ensure your child’s smile stays intact by investing in a high-quality, custom sports mouthguard for their next game or practice.
How Do Mouth Guards Protect My Child?
Sports Mouthguards protect your child's teeth as a cushion during sports or physical activities. They prevent injuries such as chipped or broken teeth, cuts to the lips or gums, and jaw fractures. Custom-fit mouthguards offer superior protection, ensuring a snug, comfortable fit that provides maximum safety. By absorbing impact, they reduce the risk of serious dental injuries and help keep your child's smile intact.
Additionally, mouthguards help reduce the incidence of the following injuries:
- Cheek lesions
- Concussions
- Gum and soft tissue injuries
- Jawbone fractures
- Lip lesions
- Neck injuries
- Tongue lesions
- Tooth fractures
What Type of Mouth Guard Should I Get For My Child?
When choosing a mouthguard for your child, it's essential to consider the type that offers the best protection and comfort. There are three main types of sports mouthguards: stock, boil-and-bite, and custom-made, each with its benefits and limitations.
- Stock Mouthguards: These are pre-formed and ready to wear. While they are the most affordable option, stock mouthguards don’t offer a perfect fit and may be uncomfortable, making it harder for your child to wear them consistently. They are available in various sizes but can't be adjusted to your child's mouth, which may affect their effectiveness in protecting teeth.
- Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards: This type is made from a flexible material that softens when boiled in water. After softening, the mouthguard can be molded to your child’s teeth by biting down on it. While boil-and-bite mouthguards offer a better fit than stock guards, they may not provide the precise, secure fit that a custom-made guard offers. However, they are more comfortable and provide a reasonable level of protection.
- Custom-Made Mouthguards: These are the best option for optimal protection and comfort. Custom mouthguards are professionally made by a dentist based on impressions of your child’s teeth. They provide a perfect fit, ensuring superior protection against impact, reducing the risk of tooth damage, and offering comfort during use. While custom sports mouthguards are the most expensive option, they are highly recommended for children who play contact sports or have braces.
A custom-made mouthguard is the ideal choice for the highest level of protection, offering the best fit and comfort for your child’s oral health. Consult with our dentist to determine the correct type of mouthguard based on your child’s needs and sports activities.
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