Custom Sports Mouthguards in Calgary
Store bought mouthguards rarely fit right, which means less protection when it counts. A custom fitted sports mouthguard from Royal Oak Smiles is built specifically for your child's mouth, offering better comfort, better protection, and a guard they'll actually want to wear.
About Sports Mouthguards
A sports mouthguard protects teeth, lips, and gums from impact during contact sports and other physical activities. While generic, boil and bite mouthguards are available at most sporting goods stores, a custom mouthguard for sports made by your dentist is molded specifically to your child's teeth, offering a more secure fit, better comfort, and stronger protection where it matters most.
What is Condition
Without proper protection, sports related impacts can cause chipped or knocked out teeth, cut lips or gums, and even jaw injuries. Kids playing contact sports like hockey, football, basketball, or martial arts are especially at risk. A well fitted mouth guard for sports significantly reduces the risk of these injuries during play.
Symptoms and Causes
- Participation in contact sports such as hockey, football, or basketball
- A previous dental injury from sports activity
- A generic, store bought mouthguard that fits poorly or falls out during play
- A coach or league requiring mouthguard use for participation
What to Expect
Getting a custom mouthguard starts with a simple, painless impression of your child's teeth. The mouthguard is then custom made to that exact impression, ensuring a secure, comfortable fit that stays in place during activity. The whole process typically takes just one or two visits.
Why Choose Royal Oak Smiles
Our team of three dentists creates custom mouthguards designed to fit properly and stay comfortable through an entire game or practice, unlike generic store options. We serve families across Royal Oak and NW Calgary, and we're proud to be a dental home for the whole family, including young athletes. We're open evenings until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, plus weekends, so fittings fit around practice and game schedules. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Consultation and Procedure Fee
The cost of a custom sports mouthguard depends on the specific design needed. We'll walk you through your options and provide a clear estimate at your visit. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance providers, and are a participating provider for CDCP and NIHB.
Recovery Timeline
There is no recovery period involved. A custom sports mouthguard is ready to wear as soon as it's fitted, with no downtime or adjustment period beyond getting used to wearing it during play.
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Reviews
Royal Oak Smiles holds a 4.7 star rating from over 368 Google reviews, reflecting the trust families place in our care for active kids and teens.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a sports mouthguard is designed for impact protection during activity, not for nighttime teeth grinding. If your child grinds their teeth at night, a custom night guard is the appropriate solution instead, built specifically for that purpose.
Sports mouthguards aren't designed for overnight wear or comfort during sleep. For nighttime protection against teeth grinding, a custom night guard is the better option.
No, a retainer isn't designed to absorb impact and won't provide adequate protection during contact sports. A properly fitted sports mouthguard is needed for safe play.
A custom mouthguard is molded specifically to your child's teeth for a secure, comfortable fit, while store bought options are one size fits most and often fit poorly or fall out during play.
Coverage varies by plan and provider. We direct bill most major Alberta insurance companies and can confirm your specific coverage before your visit.
Book Your Appointment
Give your young athlete better protection with a custom fitted mouthguard. Book an appointment with Royal Oak Smiles today.