Athletic Mouthguards/Sportsguards – Fort Worth, TX
Reducing Damage with Custom Mouth Protection
If you or your child enjoys playing sports, wearing an athletic mouthguard/sportsguard is just as important as a helmet or any other form of protective gear. At Drennan Family Dentistry, we don’t want our patients to take chances with their smile, which is why we offer customized oral appliances. Crafted to fit comfortably when worn, we ensure each mouthguard is designed according to the patient’s mouth so that it remains firmly in place during the game. If you want to ensure that your mouth or your child’s remains safeguarded against any hard hit, call to schedule a consultation with our team today.
Why Choose Drennan Family Dentistry for Athletic Mouthguards/Sportsguards?
- Customized Mouth Protection for Children & Adults
- Dental Practice Serving Fort Worth for 40+ Years
- Personalized Dentistry to Ensure Comfort & Accuracy
What Are Athletic Mouthguards/Sportsguards?
Athletic mouthguards/sportsguards are oral devices worn over the top row of teeth to protect against unexpected pressure that strikes the mouth. Whether it’s a hard tackle in football, a spiked volleyball, or a sudden fall that occurs, the mouthguard absorbs the impact and reduces the potential for chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth.
According to a recorded 2020 meta-analysis, the number of participants who experienced dentofacial injuries while playing sports was 27.6%. In the previous year, another review stated that those who didn’t use a mouthguard, when compared to those who did, were twice as likely to sustain an orofacial injury while playing sports.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Athletic Mouthguards/Sportsguards?
To be considered a good candidate for an athletic mouthguard/sportsguard, you can expect our team to ask about your participation in certain activities, such as:
- Contact sports, like football, soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc.
- Riding activities, like horseback riding, cycling, or skateboarding
- Boxing or martial arts
- Waterskiing, biking, roller skating/rollerblading
When it comes to athletic mouthguards/sportsguards, the typical rule of thumb that you should follow is, if you or your child or teenager plays a sport, make sure to wear proper mouth protection. By choosing a customized appliance from our dental team, you can be sure that your mouthguard fits properly and remains comfortable throughout the game.
The Benefits of Athletic Mouthguards/Sportsguards
Many patients may find these mouthpieces to be unnecessary, but the truth is that they offer many great benefits. When you’re on the field, court, or track, you’ll quickly realize how essential they are the second you take a hard hit. There are countless advantages to wearing this kind of protective gear, some of which include:
- Greater protection against chips, cracks, breaks, and knocked-out teeth
- Fully customized appliance that is crafted using digital impressions taken of your smile
- Easy breathing while wearing the appliance, as it’s designed to fit your mouth comfortably
- Fewer emergency dental appointments
