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Protect Your Smile With a Custom Athletic Mouthguard
Playing sports comes with real risk to your teeth, whether from a stray elbow, a fall, or unexpected contact during play. A custom athletic mouthguard offers a simple, effective way to protect your smile from chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth during athletic activity. At Oregon Smile Care Center, we create custom-fitted mouthguards designed to fit your mouth precisely, offering better protection and comfort than generic store-bought alternatives.
Unlike boil-and-bite mouthguards, which often fit loosely and can shift during play, our custom guards are made from a detailed impression of your teeth, ensuring a secure, comfortable fit that stays in place when it matters most. Whether you're a young athlete just starting a new sport or an adult weekend warrior, a properly fitted mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to prevent a dental emergency.
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Why Choose a Custom Athletic Mouthguard
Investing in a custom mouthguard offers real advantages over generic alternatives:
- Superior fit: Custom mouthguards are made from an impression of your exact teeth, offering a precise, secure fit.
- Better protection: A properly fitted guard stays in place during impact, offering more reliable protection than a loose, generic guard.
- Improved comfort: Custom guards are less bulky and easier to talk and breathe through compared to store-bought options.
- Durable materials: Professional-grade materials hold up better over a season of use than typical over-the-counter guards.
Are You a Candidate for a Custom Mouthguard?
Any athlete participating in contact sports, or even non-contact activities with a risk of falls or collisions, can benefit from a custom mouthguard. This includes sports like football, hockey, basketball, soccer, wrestling, and even activities like skateboarding or mountain biking. Both children and adults can be fitted for a custom guard, and we recommend one for any patient regularly participating in physical activity where a dental injury is a possibility.
Getting Fitted for Your Mouthguard
Getting a custom athletic mouthguard is a quick, straightforward process:
Taking an Impression
We take a detailed impression or digital scan of your teeth to ensure your mouthguard fits precisely.
Selecting Your Guard
We discuss thickness and design options based on the sport and level of contact involved in your activity.
Custom Fabrication
Your mouthguard is custom-made based on your impression, ensuring an accurate, comfortable fit.
Fitting and Adjustments
Once your guard is ready, we check the fit and make any necessary adjustments for comfort and function.
Comparing Custom Guards to Store—Bought Options
Store-bought mouthguards, particularly boil-and-bite versions, often fit inconsistently since they rely on you shaping them at home rather than a precise dental impression. This can lead to a guard that's either too loose, allowing it to shift or fall out during play, or so bulky that it interferes with breathing and speaking. A custom-fitted guard eliminates these issues, offering a snug, comfortable fit designed specifically for your teeth and bite.
Caring for Your Mouthguard
Proper care helps your mouthguard last through an entire season or longer. Rinse your guard with cool water before and after each use, and store it in a ventilated case to prevent bacteria buildup. Avoid exposing your mouthguard to direct heat, such as leaving it in a hot car, since this can warp the material and affect the fit. Regular inspection for wear or damage ensures your guard continues to provide reliable protection throughout the season.
Don't Wait for an Injury to Take Action
A custom athletic mouthguard is one of the easiest ways to prevent a costly, painful dental injury during sports. Call Oregon Smile Care Center today to schedule a fitting before your next season begins.
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