Playing sports brings excitement, teamwork, and fitness benefits, but it also carries risks to your dental health. Every year, thousands of athletes experience tooth damage, jaw injuries, and oral trauma that could have been prevented with proper protection. At Olympia Hills Family Dental in Live Oak, we provide custom sports mouthguards that offer superior protection and comfort for athletes of all ages and sports.
Our experienced team led by Dr. Jerame Hafen, Dr. Christina Gonzalez, and Dr. Erin Greene understands the importance of protecting your smile during athletic activities. We offer professional fitting services for custom-made mouthguards that provide significantly better protection than store-bought alternatives, ensuring you can focus on your performance rather than worrying about dental injuries.
Why Custom Sports Mouthguards Matter
Generic, store-bought mouthguards might seem convenient, but they often provide inadequate protection due to their poor fit. Custom mouthguards from Olympia Hills Family Dental are precisely crafted to match your exact dental structure, offering superior coverage and stability during high-impact activities. These professionally designed guards distribute force more effectively across your entire mouth, significantly reducing the risk of broken teeth, cut lips, and other dental injuries.
Custom mouthguards also offer unmatched comfort compared to boil-and-bite alternatives. The personalized fit means you can breathe, speak, and hydrate normally during games without the distraction of an ill-fitting guard. This improved comfort translates to better compliance—athletes are much more likely to consistently wear a comfortable mouthguard, ensuring continuous protection throughout the season.
Protection for All Sports and Activities
Contact sports like football and basketball present obvious risks to your dental health, but even non-contact activities can lead to dental injuries. Our custom mouthguards provide essential protection for athletes participating in:
Football, basketball, and soccer where collisions are common and often unexpected. Wrestling and martial arts where direct impacts to the face frequently occur. Baseball and softball where fast-moving balls and equipment pose significant risks. Field hockey and lacrosse where sticks and high-speed play create dangerous conditions.
Beyond protecting against direct trauma, research suggests properly fitted mouthguards may help reduce concussion risk by absorbing shock and stabilizing the head and neck during impacts. This comprehensive protection is particularly crucial for youth athletes whose developing teeth and jaws are especially vulnerable to injury.
The Professional Fitting Process
At our Live Oak dental office, creating your custom sports mouthguard involves a straightforward process designed for maximum protection and comfort. During your appointment at our 8056 Shin Oak Drive location, our dental team takes precise impressions of your teeth to capture every contour of your unique dental structure.
These impressions serve as the foundation for your custom guard, ensuring a perfect fit that stays securely in place during even the most vigorous activity. We use high-quality dental materials that offer durability while maintaining comfort, creating a guard that withstands the demands of your sport while feeling natural in your mouth.
Benefits Beyond Basic Protection
Custom sports mouthguards from Olympia Hills Family Dental offer advantages that extend beyond simple tooth protection. The precise fit means better breathing during physical exertion, allowing for optimal oxygen intake when you need it most. Athletes report clearer communication with teammates and coaches compared to bulky store-bought options that impede speech.
For athletes with braces or other dental work, custom guards provide crucial protection that accommodates these treatments while preventing damage to both the dental appliances and soft tissues. Parents especially appreciate knowing their children are receiving championship-level protection during youth sports, potentially preventing costly dental repairs and traumatic injuries.
Maintaining Your Athletic Mouthguard
Your custom sports mouthguard represents an investment in your dental health and athletic performance. Proper care ensures it continues providing optimal protection throughout its lifespan. Our team provides detailed instructions on cleaning and storing your guard to prevent bacterial growth and maintain its structural integrity.
With proper care, your custom mouthguard will continue providing reliable protection season after season. We recommend bringing your guard to regular dental checkups so we can inspect it for signs of wear and ensure it still fits properly as your dental structure naturally changes over time.
Contact Olympia Hills Family Dental Today
Protect your smile while pursuing your athletic passions with a custom sports mouthguard from Olympia Hills Family Dental. Our experienced team provides personalized fitting services in a comfortable environment, ensuring you receive protection that matches your specific needs and sports requirements. From youth athletes to adults, we deliver custom mouthguards that offer superior comfort, protection, and performance benefits compared to off-the-shelf alternatives.
Schedule your fitting appointment today at our convenient Live Oak location by calling 210-658-3131. Our flexible office hours—starting as early as 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday—make it easy to fit professional dental protection into your busy schedule. Don’t risk your dental health with inadequate protection when championship-level custom mouthguards are just a phone call away.