Custom Sports Mouthguards: Patient Guide
A mouthguard helps protect teeth and soft tissues during sports. A dentist can discuss type and fit; a growing child’s guard should be checked as their mouth changes.
What to know
Options include ready-made, boil-and-bite and custom-fitted guards. Fit, comfort, sport and the athlete’s needs matter. A guard should stay in place and allow comfortable breathing and speaking. Bring it to visits; children may outgrow guards, and loose, damaged or uncomfortable guards need review. Follow cleaning and storage instructions, do not share a guard, and ask how often it should be checked or replaced.
What to discuss before deciding
Fit is part of protection
A guard that is damaged, loose or difficult to keep in place should be checked. Bring it to dental appointments, especially for a child whose teeth and jaw are growing. Ask whether the chosen style suits the sport and any braces or dental appliances. Follow the sport organization’s safety requirements as well.
If a dental injury happens
A mouthguard reduces some injury risk but cannot prevent every injury. If a tooth or mouth is injured, contact a dental professional promptly for instructions. Ask the clinic how to reach the team after hours and keep that information available during sports seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Service page: Mouthguards
To ask whether this service may suit your needs, contact Schonsee Dental or request an appointment through the clinic service page.