Mouthguard
A sports mouthguard is a protective oral device worn during athletic activities to prevent injuries to the teeth, lips, tongue, jaw, and surrounding facial structures.
Definition
A sports mouthguard is a protective oral device worn during athletic activities to prevent injuries to the teeth, lips, tongue, jaw, and surrounding facial structures.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Athletic mouthguards are essential protective equipment for anyone participating in contact sports or activities with fall risk. The American Dental Association recommends mouthguards for 29 sports and activities. There are three types: stock (pre-formed, least protective), boil-and-bite (moldable, moderate protection), and custom-made by a dentist (best fit, maximum protection). Custom mouthguards are more comfortable, allow easier breathing and speaking, and provide superior impact absorption. They are particularly important for athletes with braces or other orthodontic appliances.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about mouthguard — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Does my child need a mouthguard for sports?
- 2How much does a custom mouthguard cost?
- 3Are store-bought mouthguards good enough?
- 4Can you make a mouthguard for braces?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk recommends custom mouthguards for athletic patients, provides cost estimates, explains the advantages over store-bought options, and schedules impression appointments.
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Common questions about mouthguard.
A sports mouthguard is a protective oral device worn during athletic activities to prevent injuries to the teeth, lips, tongue, jaw, and surrounding facial structures. Athletic mouthguards are essential protective equipment for anyone participating in contact sports or activities with fall risk. The American Dental Association recommends mouthguards for 29 sports and activities.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk recommends custom mouthguards for athletic patients, provides cost estimates, explains the advantages over store-bought options, and schedules impression appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk recommends custom mouthguards for athletic patients, provides cost estimates, explains the advantages over store-bought options, and schedules impression appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk recommends custom mouthguards for athletic patients, provides cost estimates, explains the advantages over store-bought options, and schedules impression appointments.
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