Importance of Sports Mouth Guards from Our Family Dentist in Freeport IL

Custom-fitted mouth protectors are individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on our provided instructions.

 

Who Needs a Mouth Guard? 

Mouth guards should be used by anyone -- both children and adults -- who play contact sports such as football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey. However, even those participating in noncontact sports (for example, gymnastics) and any recreational activity (for example, skateboarding, mountain biking) that might pose a risk of injury to the mouth would benefit from wearing a protective mouth guard.

 

First, our dentist will make an impression of your teeth and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material, this provides the most comfort and protection.

 

If you grind your teeth at night, a special mouth guard-type of dental appliance -- may be created to prevent tooth damage.