Athletic Mouthguards / Sportsguards Torrance
Give It Your All While Protecting Your Smile
Whether you’re on the court, field, or in the ring, protecting your teeth is just as important as protecting the rest of your body. At Blue Coast Dental Group, we create athletic mouthguards that are comfortable, durable, and crafted specifically to shield your smile. These aren’t like the “boil-and-bite" versions from the store. Our custom sportsguards fit perfectly, let you breathe easily, and offer maximum protection against sports-related dental injuries. Active smiles deserve nothing less!
What are Athletic Mouthguards?
Athletic mouthguards, also known as sportsguards, are protective appliances worn over your teeth to prevent damage to your smile during physical activity. Sports-related accidents account for about 40% of all dental injuries, many of which involve broken, chipped, or knocked-out teeth.
Store-bought mouthguards can be convenient and are often better than no protection at all, but they often fit poorly. This makes it harder to speak, breathe, and play at your best. At our Torrance dental practice, we create custom mouthguards molded to your teeth for the best comfort and protection. This snug, secure fit allows you to focus on your performance while shielding your smile from high-impact collisions and accidental hits.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Athletic Mouthguards?
Anyone who participates in contact or high-impact sports or activities can benefit from a custom athletic mouthguard. This includes:
- Kids and teens in school sports like football, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.
- Adult athletes in recreational leagues or competitive sports.
- Martial artists, boxers, and wrestlers who regularly grind their teeth or accept impacts.
- Cyclists, skateboarders, and extreme sports enthusiasts where falls are common.
If you or your child plays a sport where a collision, fall, or flying object is possible, a mouthguard isn’t just a good idea—it's an essential part of your equipment. We craft sportsguards that are comfortable enough to wear for the entire game or practice because protection is only effective if it’s actually worn.
The Benefits of Athletic Mouthguards
With a customized athletic mouthguard, you’ll discover its benefits are drastically better than anything you’ll find at a local sporting goods store. They include:
- Optimal Protection: Each mouthguard is custom-made according to your dental impressions, which we will capture in-house. This ensures your mouthguard fits properly and safeguards your teeth and gums.
- Better Breathing: Many one-size-fits-all devices make it difficult to breathe when you’re exerting yourself. Oftentimes, this results in you simply taking it out and leaving your smile vulnerable to damage. However, because our mouthguards are custom-made, you won’t experience any hindered breathing, allowing you to feel confident and comfortable.
- Less Likely to Need an Emergency Visit: Our mouthguards absorb the pressure that is placed on teeth and gums as you play, which reduces your chances of needing to leave early to see an emergency dentist for a knocked-out or broken tooth.
- Cost-Effective: While custom-made mouthguards may cost more than one-size-fits-all versions, you’ll save more money in the long run because they last longer and are more effective at keeping your teeth right where they are.