When do I need a sports mouthguard? Mouthguards are recommended for almost all contact sports - for good reason! A broken arm or sprained ankle will heal, but damaged or knocked out teeth can make for a lifetime of needing dental treatment. Depending on your level, we can make full professional mouthguards or mouthguards for more casual sports, like most school sports. Kids are always growing, and like everything else you may find that eventually as their jaws grow, they may need a new one once a year or so. What do mouthguards do? They reduce impacts on your teeth and surrounding gums and bones by spreading the load and absorbing some stress. They protect teeth from being knocked out or broken from contact sports, mountain bike handlebars, hockey sticks etc. What’s the difference...
