Sports Mouthguards
Professional-Grade Protection
When it comes to sports mouthguards, there is a real difference between professional dental fabrication and what you can pick up at a sporting goods store. We have had athletes come in after a hit to the face wearing a boil-and-bite mouthguard that did almost nothing to protect them. The teeth survived, but the impact transferred straight through to the jaw and temporomandibular joint. A properly laminated mouthguard distributes that force across a much wider area, protecting not just the teeth but the entire jaw structure.
Athletes We Work With
Our patient base includes MMA fighters, high school football players, adult recreational basketball players, and weekend soccer league participants. Each sport has different impact profiles, and we adjust the thickness and layering of the guard accordingly. A mouthguard for an MMA fighter needs to handle direct strikes to the face. A basketball guard needs to protect against incidental elbow contact. We have been making custom guards for long enough to know the difference, and our athletes notice it immediately when they switch from store-bought to custom.
The Investment
A custom sports mouthguard costs a fraction of what a single dental crown or implant would run you. When you consider that a well-made guard can prevent exactly those kinds of expensive emergency repairs, it pays for itself after the first real hit. Our guards typically last one to two competitive seasons depending on the sport and how intensely you play. We keep your dental impression on file, so reordering a replacement guard is fast and straightforward — no new impression needed.
Night Guards for Teeth Grinding
Custom mouthguards are not only for athletes. Many of our patients suffer from bruxism — involuntary teeth grinding during sleep — which can wear down enamel, crack teeth, and cause chronic jaw pain. A custom night guard from our office protects your teeth while you sleep and often provides relief from the headaches and jaw soreness that come with grinding. If you wake up with a sore jaw or your partner tells you they can hear you grinding at night, a night guard could be the solution. Call us at 858.558.2121 to discuss your options.
To schedule a mouthguard fitting at Sorrento Valley Dental, call our office at 858.558.2121. We are located at 5915 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121.
Our practice follows guidelines established by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the California Dental Association (CDA).
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