Comfort & Specialized Care
Custom Athletic Mouth Guards
Professionally fitted sports mouth guards that protect far better than boil-and-bite, and stay comfortable all game.
A single hit to the mouth can mean a broken or knocked-out tooth, and a lifetime of maintaining the repair. For young athletes (and adult ones), a custom-fitted mouth guard is the cheapest dental insurance there is.
Who needs one, and why fit matters
Any sport with contact or fall risk calls for a mouth guard — football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, martial arts, skateboarding, gymnastics, and more. The protection a mouth guard offers depends heavily on fit. A guard that’s too loose can shift out of position on impact, or an athlete may just leave it in a bag because it’s bulky and hard to talk through. Unlike bulky boil-and-bite guards from the sporting-goods store, a custom guard is made from a precise scan or model of your athlete’s teeth, so it distributes impact force evenly across the arch instead of concentrating it on a few teeth — and because it’s slimmer and fits securely, it’s actually worn for the whole game or practice instead of sitting on the sideline.
What a fitting visit looks like
Getting one made is quick and easy, whether it’s part of a regular checkup or a standalone visit before the season starts. We take a scan or impression of the teeth, and the custom guard is built to that exact shape. Kids’ and teens’ guards can be made in fun colors or team colors, which helps make them something an athlete actually wants to wear instead of leaves behind.
A note on growing smiles
Kids and teens in braces or with teeth still coming in need a mouth guard too — ask us about timing if your child’s smile is changing, since we can plan the guard around orthodontic treatment or a mix of baby and adult teeth.
Next steps
A knocked-out or broken tooth is a lifelong dental issue, and prevention is dramatically cheaper and simpler than the repair. If your Conejo Valley athlete is starting a new season, getting one made is quick and painless, and pairs easily with a regular cleaning visit. Ask us at your next appointment, or give us a call before the season starts.
Common questions
Why not just buy a boil-and-bite guard from the store?
Store-bought guards help to a degree, but they’re bulky, fit loosely, and athletes tend to chew on them or leave them out. A custom guard fitted from a scan or impression of your athlete’s own teeth distributes impact force evenly across the arch instead of concentrating it on a few teeth, and because it’s slimmer and easier to breathe and talk through, it’s far more likely to actually be worn.
Which sports need a mouth guard?
Any sport with contact or fall risk: football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, martial arts, skateboarding, and more. A knocked-out or broken tooth is a lifelong dental issue, and prevention is dramatically cheaper.
How do we get one made?
It’s easy. We take a quick scan or impression at our office, and the custom guard is ready shortly after. Kids’ guards can be made in fun colors.