Dental Guards

Athletic mouthguards

Athletic mouthguards are an effective, non-invasive treatment option to protect your teeth from injury during sport-related activities. A custom-fit oral mouthguard will provide the best comfort and protection available.
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Mouthguards, also called mouth protectors, minimize the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face, or jaw during sports-related activities. They typically cover the upper teeth and offer protection for the soft tissues of your tongue, lips, and cheek lining.

Who Needs an Athletic Mouth Guard?

Sport mouth guards should be used by anyone who plays contact sports such as football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball, and field hockey. In addition, any sport that might risk injury to the mouth would benefit from wearing a protective mouthguard.

Do I need mouth guards while playing sports?

During sports, a mouth guard will limit the risk of mouth-related injuries to your lips, tongue, and soft tissues. It also protects you from getting chipped or broken teeth and nerve damage to your teeth. While your custom mouthguard provides excellent protection of your teeth and gums during contact sports, it does not obliterate the risk of injury.

Dental Nightguards

Adults and children who grind their teeth at night should use custom-fit nightguards to prevent tooth damage.

Why use nightguards?

Nightguards, also called bite splints, prevent your teeth from grinding together. This will avoid your teeth from chipping and straining your jaw muscles. Nightguards fit over your top or bottom teeth. They are made out of material most appropriate for your level of clenching/grinding.

can I ware Mouth Guard when wearing Braces?

Injury to the face could damage braces. A properly fitted mouth guard is important for people who wear braces or have fixed bridgework. We at Spring Leaf Dentistry can determine the mouth guard that will provide the best protection.