Sports Mouthguards
Custom sports mouthguards help protect teeth, gums, lips, jaws, and dental restorations from injuries during athletic activities.
At a glance
A quick overview before exploring the treatment in greater detail.
Custom-made for a secure fit
Helps reduce dental injury risk
Designed for children, teens, and adult athletes
Understanding sports mouthguards
Dental injuries are common during contact and recreational sports. A custom sports mouthguard cushions impact forces and helps reduce the risk of chipped teeth, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and damage to existing dental work.
Unlike many over-the-counter guards, custom mouthguards are fabricated specifically for your bite, improving comfort, retention, and ease of breathing and speaking during athletic activity.
Prestwicke Dental designs custom mouthguards for athletes of many ages and activity levels, including patients with braces, crowns, veneers, or other restorations.
Why patients consider this treatment
Potential benefits depend on your diagnosis, treatment goals, and individual oral health.
Protects teeth from sports-related trauma
May reduce injuries to lips and soft tissues
Custom fit improves comfort and retention
Suitable for many organized and recreational sports
Helps protect existing crowns, veneers, and fillings
Durable professional materials
What to expect
A clear process helps you understand each stage of care.
Consultation
We discuss the sport, age, dental development, and existing dental work.
Impressions
Digital or conventional impressions are taken to create a precise custom fit.
Fabrication
A dental laboratory fabricates the mouthguard using durable professional materials.
Delivery
We verify the fit, comfort, retention, and review proper care instructions.
How we approach sports mouthguards
Treatment recommendations depend on the diagnosis and condition of the affected teeth and tissues.
Custom sports mouthguards are fabricated specifically for your teeth and bite. This generally provides improved stability compared with stock or boil-and-bite mouthguards.
Because children and teenagers continue to grow, replacement may be necessary as the teeth and jaws change. Adults should also replace mouthguards if they become worn, damaged, or no longer fit properly.
The appliance should be cleaned after each use and stored in a protective ventilated case to prolong its lifespan.
Is this treatment right for you?
Custom sports mouthguards may benefit athletes participating in contact, collision, or activities with fall risk.
You participate in contact sports.
You have braces or extensive dental work.
You want better protection than a boil-and-bite guard.
Your child participates in organized athletics.
You want a more comfortable mouthguard for regular use.
What results may look like
A properly fitted sports mouthguard provides comfortable protection while allowing normal breathing and communication during athletic participation.
Individual outcomes vary based on oral health, diagnosis, treatment selection, healing, habits, and maintenance.
Care centered on clarity, comfort, and long-term health
Every treatment plan is personalized around the patient rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Personalized Care
Recommendations are based on your oral health, concerns, comfort, and long-term goals.
Clear Treatment Planning
We explain findings, alternatives, expected steps, and estimated costs whenever possible.
Modern Dentistry
Digital technology supports accurate diagnosis, communication, and treatment planning.
Common questions about sports mouthguards
These answers provide general information. Your visit will address your specific oral health and treatment needs.
Who should wear a sports mouthguard?
Anyone participating in contact or high-impact sports can benefit from wearing a properly fitted sports mouthguard.
Is a custom mouthguard better than a store-bought one?
Custom mouthguards are fabricated specifically for your teeth, improving comfort, retention, and protection.
Can athletes with braces wear mouthguards?
Yes. Custom mouthguards can often be designed to accommodate orthodontic treatment.
How long will a sports mouthguard last?
Longevity depends on growth, wear, athletic activity, and how well it is maintained.
Which sports require mouthguards?
Football, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, martial arts, wrestling, soccer, baseball, softball, and many other sports may warrant mouthguard protection.
Can mouthguards prevent concussions?
Current evidence supports mouthguards for reducing dental injuries, but they should not be considered concussion prevention devices.
How should I clean my mouthguard?
Clean it with cool water and mild soap after use, allow it to dry, and store it in a ventilated protective case.
Should children replace mouthguards more often?
Yes. Growing mouths may require replacement as teeth erupt and the bite changes.
Explore related dental care
Depending on your needs, this service may be considered alongside other treatments.
Custom sports mouthguards in Algonquin, Illinois
Prestwicke Dental provides custom sports mouthguards for athletes from Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Cary, Carpentersville, and surrounding communities.
Protect your smile before your next game
Schedule an appointment to be fitted for a custom sports mouthguard designed for your sport and your smile.