Custom Mouthguards
Mouthguards are important oral appliances that help protect your teeth. While you can purchase mouthguards at the store, custom mouthguards are made just for your mouth, making them much more effective and comfortable.
At Great Smile Dental, we provide custom mouthguards of many kinds. So, whether you need to protect your teeth while you sleep or want to prevent sports injuries, we can craft the ideal mouthguard for you at our comfortable office in Port St. Lucie.
Our trained dental staff, including our board-certified dentists and their support team, will assess your symptoms and unique dental needs to create your custom mouthguard.
Find out more about this process or call our office to set up a consultation.

MOUTHGUARDS AT GREAT SMILE DENTAL
Mouthguards can have a variety of uses and each type is designed to serve a unique purpose in the support of your dental health. A custom sports mouthguard can play an important role in protecting the teeth and the gums when participating in contact sports or any other type of activity that could result in a mouth injury. Made from your unique dental impression, a custom sports mouthguard will provide maximum protection, comfort, and athletic performance.
Great Smile Dental offers sports mouthguards for children and adults, recommending them to all patients who participate in sports. The personalized fit means that the wearer does not have to bite down or clench their jaw to keep it in place, saving energy on the field for endurance and athletic performance.
A custom-fit mouthguard also makes it easy to speak and drink fluids while it is in place. This can be a benefit for younger players who are prone to losing these appliances when they are continually removed when off the field.
TYPES OF MOUTHGUARDS
There are three main kinds of mouthguards. Each of these is created with a specific purpose in mind. Within these three broad categories, there are various options for materials and specifics. So, once our team determines what type of mouthguard you need, we will further discuss the options with you.
Here are the types of mouthguards we offer and how they work:
Sports mouthguards can protect your teeth from various injuries. You’ll definitely need a sports mouthguard if you play contact or higher-risk sports such as boxing, football, wrestling, hockey, or soccer. Other sports and physical activities may also require mouthguards, as they protect from chipped, cracked, and knocked-out teeth.
Nightguards are another name for mouthguards that protect your teeth from teeth grinding and clenching. Many people grind or clench their teeth while they sleep. This condition is called bruxism. Custom nightguards prevent you from wearing down your teeth at night. These mouthguards can also help lessen symptoms of TMD.
You may need one type of mouthguard or multiple, depending on the health issues you have and your hobbies. At Great Smile Dental, we create all kinds of custom mouthguards, so you can live a healthier life with dental protection.
GETTING A CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD FROM GREAT SMILE DENTAL
The process for obtaining a custom sports mouthguard is easy and will require a brief visit to our office for dental impressions. These are used to make an oral appliance that will fit snugly over your teeth and any oral appliances you may have, including orthodontics.
In a week or two, your new custom mouthguard will be ready to be picked up and put to use. We recommend that any active patient consider ordering a custom sports mouthguard to protect both their natural smile and any investment they may have made in restoring or enhancing it.
Keep your mouthguard clean by rinsing gently in soapy water after each use. Allow it to dry completely before placing it back into the case. Contact us if it becomes damaged or if you notice a change in how it fits.

WHY ARE MOUTHGUARDS IMPORTANT?
Mouthguards are crucial because they protect your teeth from damage and injury. Damage from grinding your teeth or bruxism, or from an injury can lead to lifelong issues. You could deal with painful symptoms and impacts such as tooth loss, tooth pain, and more.
While mouthguards can’t prevent injury or deter all damage, they do offer critical protection. Patients who wear mouthguards when they need them are less likely to need multiple restorative dentistry treatments and more likely to have a comfortable smile.
If you feel like you could benefit from a mouthguard, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to see which option would work best for you.
Protect Your Teeth with a Custom Mouthguard
No matter your needs, a custom mouthguard can improve your quality of life and offer peace of mind. Custom mouthguards are made to fit your mouth, so you can trust that they are as reliable and comfortable as possible.
If you are playing a sport or have noticed signs of sleep apnea or bruxism, it’s vital to set up a consultation to see if you need a custom mouthguard. Our dental team will assess your lifestyle and dental history to find the right kind of mouthguard for you.
Call Great Smile Dental today to set up an appointment!