Sports Guards
Preventing dental damage is an essential component of general dentistry. So, please don’t forget to protect your teeth while you play sports. Suppose you’re an athlete who plays football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey, gymnastics, mountain biking, or other activities that put you at risk for injury due to falling, body contact, or flying objects. In that case, a sports guard is essential for protecting your smile. Our Beyond Dentistry Clearwater team offers custom-fitted sports guards that can help protect you from dental injuries caused by collisions to the mouth, face, or head.
What are mouthguards for sports, and why are they important?
Like night guards, sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth but explicitly designed to protect your grin from oral trauma common in high-impact sports patients. It’s kind of like a helmet for your teeth. Tailored to fit your unique grin, custom-fitted sports guards are comfortable and durable so that you can keep playing the sports you love.
When are dental sports mouthguards necessary?
Youth mouthguards for sports are often a necessary part of the uniform, so why not continue this helpful habit into adulthood? Whether you play recreational, college-level, or professional sports, sports mouthguards can protect your teeth, jaws, and other vital facial structures.
Our Custom Sports Mouthguards Process: What to Expect
Just like your smile, our sports mouthguards are not cookie-cutter:
- Digital Impressions: Using our leading-edge intraoral scanner, we can comfortably gather digital impressions of your smile.
- Mouthguard Creation: Next, we’ll send your digital impressions to our off-site lab for creation so they can mold to your mouth perfectly.
- Final Fitting: When your mouthguard returns from the dental lab, we’ll call you back for a final fitting at our near Largo dental office to ensure that your new protective pieces fit perfectly.
Have questions about sports guards in Clearwater, FL?
Check out these frequently asked questions about the best sports mouthguards in Largo, FL, Clearwater, or surrounding cities, or call us at (727) 304-3156 to speak with our team.
Both types of mouthguards can protect your mouth from damage, but they vary in purpose. Sports guards safeguard your mouth from sports-related injuries. Conversely, night guards are worn during sleep and help defend your teeth from teeth grinding and bruxism.
Whether you have fixed, traditional braces or Invisalign®, we strongly recommend athletic mouthguards if you play sports.
Unless you wear braces, most athletes only need a mouthguard for the top teeth. Not only does this feel more comfortable, but it can also help you breathe easier during your match or game.
However, some sports are exceptions to this rule. For instance, martial artists wear dental sports mouthguards that cover both the upper and lower teeth since they’re prone to receive blows to the face.
Professional Cleaning
To start things off, we’ll perform a complete cleaning of your teeth and gums, using special tools to remove any plaque and tartar that may have built up along the gumline. Essential aspects of your cleaning will include thorough flossing between your teeth in all those hard-to-reach places, and scraping off plaque that has accumulated along the gum line. To finish the cleaning process, we’ll polish your teeth, leaving you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to smile.
Any Necessary X-Rays
If you’re new to the office or haven’t had dental x-rays in a while, your Clearwater dentist may recommend that you take some during your preventive care appointment. Dental x-rays let us see what’s going on beneath the surface of your smile, giving us the ability to find issues that may not be visible otherwise. With x-rays, we’re able to make more accurate diagnoses and create more effective and efficient treatment plans.
Comprehensive Exam
Your dentist will review your x-rays and then take a thorough look at your teeth, gums, and the rest of your mouth. If we spot any issues, we’ll take the time to educate you on our findings, so you can keep your dental health on the right track. We make it our goal to keep you educated about your oral well-being, so you can make the right decisions for your smile.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Using the information we’ve gathered with your exam and x-rays, we’ll work together with you to craft a treatment plan customized for your unique oral health needs, budget, and lifestyle. If everything looks good, we’ll simply schedule your next routine cleaning and checkup.
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