Keep your child’s smile safe with a custom mouth guard that provides the best possible protection, comfort, and fit.
Smile Safety Starts Here
Protecting your child’s smile is essential when they’re on the court, field, or mat. At PDS, we offer custom athletic mouth guards designed to shield kids’ teeth, gums, and jaws from injury. With a perfect fit and quality materials, our mouth guards keep young athletes safe without compromising their breathing or performance.
What to Expect When Getting a Custom Mouth Guard
While any mouth guard is better than none, a custom-made mouth guard offers the best fit and protection for your child’s unique smile. Here’s what the process involves:
Step 1
Precise Impressions:
During your visit, we’ll take digital impressions of your child’s teeth to ensure a snug, comfortable fit. Kids love seeing their teeth in 3D on our screen!
Step 2
Expert Fabrication:
Using the 3D model of your child’s teeth, a mouth guard will be custom-crafted from durable, high-quality materials.
Step 3
Personalized Fit Check:
When the mouth guard is ready, we’ll check the fit, ensuring it’s comfortable, secure, and doesn’t interfere with talking or breathing.
Benefits
01.
Protects Against Dental Injuries
Custom mouth guards provide top-tier protection for the teeth, gums, lips, and soft tissues of the mouth during sports or physical activities.
02.
Prevents Costly Treatments
By preventing serious injuries, mouth guards reduce the need for extensive, costly repairs like extractions and dental implants.
03.
Keeps Braces Safe
A dentist-made guard protects braces and shields the soft tissues of the mouth from injury or irritation.
FAQ
Why does my child need a mouth guard?
A mouth guard is a critical piece of protective equipment that keeps the teeth, soft tissues, and, even to some extent, the jaw safe from traumatic injury. It cushions against the force of a blow to the face and provides a barrier between the teeth and the soft tissues of the mouth.
What sports require mouth guards?
Unfortunately, only a handful of sports, such as wrestling, football, field hockey, and boxing require mouth guards. However, non-contact sports like basketball and baseball actually account for a large percentage of dental injuries. It’s recommended that kids wear a mouth guard when playing any sport or doing any activity that could result in a fall or blow to the face.
How are custom mouth guards better than store-bought ones?
Custom mouth guards are made from high-quality materials and tailored to fit your child’s unique teeth and bite, providing superior protection, fit, and comfort as compared to boil-and-bite and off-the-shelf versions.
Can my child wear a mouth guard with braces?
Absolutely! In fact, it’s even more important to wear a mouth guard when you have braces. If your child gets hit in the face, their braces can get damaged, the hardware can cut their lips, cheeks, tongue, or gums, or the braces can cut an opponent. Wearing a mouth guard prevents this.
How often should a mouth guard be replaced?
Mouth guards should be replaced when they show signs of wear, when they no longer fit securely, or as your child grows and their teeth and bite change.
