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Protect Your Smile While You Stay Active
Sports can be a great way to stay active, but contact and high-impact activities can also put teeth, gums, lips, and the jaw at risk of injury. At Eagle Mountain Dentistry in Fort Worth, Sports guards provide a protective barrier that helps cushion the teeth and reduce the potential impact of an accidental blow. A properly fitted mouthguard can also stay more securely in place during activity, allowing athletes to focus on the game rather than adjusting their protection.
A sport guard can be especially valuable for children, teenagers, and adults who participate in contact, collision, or high-risk recreational activities. Custom protection is designed around the individual's teeth for a more comfortable fit than a generic mouthguard.
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How Sports guards Prevent Dental Injuries
A mouth injury can happen in an instant, whether it results from player-to-player contact, a fall, or an unexpected impact from sports equipment. Wearing a sport guard helps add a layer of protection between the teeth and potential sources of injury.
- Helps protect teeth from impact: A sport guard cushions the teeth during contact and can help reduce the force transferred to the mouth.
- Supports protection of soft tissues: A properly fitted guard can help reduce the chance of the teeth cutting the lips, cheeks, or tongue during an impact.
- Provides a secure fit: Custom Sports guards are designed to fit the individual's mouth, helping the appliance remain comfortably positioned during activity.
- Supports comfortable breathing and communication: A well-fitting guard can make it easier to participate without constantly repositioning the appliance.
- Helps protect dental work: Patients with crowns, bridges, braces, or other dental restorations may benefit from additional protection during athletic activities.
Ideal Candidates for a Custom Sport Guard
Sports guards can benefit more than just professional or competitive athletes. They may be recommended for children and teenagers in organized sports, athletes involved in contact or collision activities, and anyone participating in activities with a higher risk of falls or facial impact. Custom Sports guards can also be especially useful for athletes with braces or other orthodontic appliances, as well as patients with crowns, bridges, implants, or other dental restorations. For those seeking greater comfort and a more secure fit, a custom guard can also be a suitable alternative to a generic mouthguard.
Personalized Approach to Sport Guard Protection
A custom sport guard is designed around your teeth, oral health, and athletic needs rather than using a generic fit. The process begins with an evaluation and continues through precise impressions, fabrication, and fit checks. Before you leave, you will also receive guidance on proper use and care to help keep your guard effective throughout the season.
01.
Evaluate the Teeth and Oral Health
The dental team examines the teeth and existing dental work to determine whether a custom sport guard is appropriate and identify any considerations that may affect its design.
02.
Capture the Shape of the Mouth
Detailed impressions or digital measurements are used to create a guard based on the individual's teeth and oral structures.
03.
Design the Sport Guard
The appliance is fabricated to provide a secure, comfortable fit while creating a protective layer over the teeth.
04.
Check the Fit
Once the sport guard is ready, its fit is evaluated to make sure it sits properly and feels comfortable in the mouth.
05.
Receive Care and Use Instructions
Instructions are provided for wearing, cleaning, storing, and maintaining the sport guard so it can remain in good condition throughout the sports season.
Choosing the Right Protection for Your Sport
The right sport guard depends on the type of activity, age, dental history, and whether braces or dental restorations are present. A custom sport guard can be designed around these factors to provide a secure, comfortable fit and reliable protection during sports. This personalized approach can be especially helpful for athletes involved in contact sports, collision activities, or recreational activities where falls and facial impacts are possible.
Children and teenagers may need their Sports guards reassessed as their teeth and jaws develop. Athletes with braces may also require a guard designed to accommodate orthodontic appliances, while those with crowns, bridges, or implants may have additional considerations. Regularly checking the guard for fit, wear, and damage helps ensure it continues to provide appropriate protection throughout the season.
Protect Your Smile Before You Play
Protecting the mouth should be part of the preparation for any activity where dental injuries are possible. Eagle Mountain Dentistry can help determine whether a custom sport guard is appropriate and provide guidance based on the athlete's individual needs. Call (817) 420-6676 to schedule a sport guard consultation and take a proactive step toward protecting the smile during sports and recreational activities.
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