You need to wear a mouth guard during any activity that could damage your smile, especially if you are wearing an orthodontic appliance. If you or someone in your home plays sports, chances are that you have a mouth guard or two somewhere around the house, but you should have a new one made at the start of every season. Our dentist, Dr. Pratik Patel, and the team at Weston Family Dental Center can see you or your child for a custom sports mouth guard in Weston, Florida. Call 954-385-9240 today, and one of our helpful team members will help you schedule your appointment.

As part of our commitment to helping you protect your smile, our dentist and team offer sports mouth guards. We recommend that anyone who participates in a sport use a customized mouth guard to protect their teeth and smile. Sports guards are designed to fit comfortably over your teeth and work to prevent injuries such as chipped or knocked-out teeth, as well as damage to your tongue, lips, cheeks and gums. Additionally, custom mouth guards reduce the likelihood of jaw and neck injuries while playing sports.

Sports mouth guards are often a required piece of gear for high-contact sports such as wrestling, football, hockey, rugby, soccer, basketball and boxing. However, mouth guards can be highly beneficial even if you participate in individual athletic activities such as running or biking. Even if a mouth guard is not required to participate in an athletic activity or sport, we recommend that you consider using one just in case.

You can purchase generic “stock” mouth guards at most local sporting goods stores, but we recommend that you meet with our dentist to receive a customized mouth guard. Customized mouth guards provide better protection and are more comfortable to wear.

For more information about sports mouth guards and to schedule an appointment with our dentist, contact our office today.