If your child plays contact sports, a mouthguard is one of the most important pieces of equipment they can wear. A custom sports mouthguard cushions your child’s teeth and jaw during falls, collisions, or hard hits on the field. At Fremont Pediatric Dental in Fremont, CA, we create mouthguards that are comfortable, durable, and easy for your child to wear. Call our office today to schedule a custom fitting for your child’s sports mouthguard!
What Are Sports Mouthguards?
A sports mouthguard is a flexible device that fits over your child’s upper teeth to reduce the risk of injury during physical activity. It helps protect the teeth, lips, tongue, and jaw from contact-related damage. Children involved in sports like football, basketball, martial arts, or biking can benefit greatly from using one.
- Protects the smile from contact: Helps absorb impact during falls, collisions, or accidental hits.
- Covers upper teeth comfortably: Fits snugly to shield vulnerable areas without interfering with breathing.
- Recommended for many sports: Ideal for contact and recreational activities like football, hockey, basketball, and biking.
Why Custom Sports Mouthguards Matter
Kids are active, and when they’re out on the field or court, the last thing they should worry about is a dental injury. A professionally made sports mouthguard gives your child reliable protection with a secure, customized fit that doesn’t get in the way. It’s built just for their mouth, making it far more effective than a one-size-fits-all alternative.
- Reduces risk of tooth injury: Shields against cracked, chipped, or knocked-out teeth during practices and games.
- Designed for a personalized fit: Created using an impression of your child’s bite for optimal protection.
- More comfortable than store-bought guards: Slim and lightweight for better breathing and communication.
- Safe to wear with braces or dental appliances: Provides full coverage without affecting orthodontic progress.
What To Expect From The Fitting Process
Getting your child a custom mouthguard is simple and takes just a couple of visits. We begin with a quick impression to ensure the guard fits snugly and stays in place. Once the mouthguard is ready, we’ll provide tips for daily use and care.
- Fast dental impressions: Completed in just a few minutes during the first appointment.
- Tailored for active kids: Built to stay in place throughout movement and contact.
- Easy to clean and store: Rinse after use, keep it in a ventilated case, and bring it to check-ups.
- Bring it to check-ups: We’ll inspect it as part of your child’s routine dental visits.
Benefits Beyond The Game
Your child’s mouthguard does more than protect teeth from impact. It also shields their lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw from common sports-related injuries. This added layer of defense helps your child stay focused on the fun, not the risks.
- Helps avoid cuts to lips, cheeks, and tongue: Softens impact and reduces soft tissue injury risk.
- Supports the jaw during contact: Distributes force to reduce strain or trauma.
- Encourages active participation: Gives your child confidence to play without worrying about injury.
- Enhances safety in multiple sports: Ideal for football, soccer, martial arts, biking, and more.
A Smart Step Toward Safer Play
Every child deserves to enjoy their favorite activities without compromising their smile. At Fremont Pediatric Dental in Fremont, CA, Dr. Salazar Dinh and our trusted team provide custom mouthguards that offer reliable comfort and protection. We’re proud to help your child play safer and smile brighter. Give us a call today to protect your child’s smile with a sports mouthguard made just for them!