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If you or your child plays a sport where falls or contact can happen, a mouthguard can help reduce the risk of a dental injury. But it only works when it fits well enough to stay in place. A guard that feels bulky or slips during play is less likely to be worn consistently.
A custom sports mouthguard cushions sudden impacts and separates your teeth from your lips and cheeks. We help you address:
Mouthguard Type | Fit and Retention | Practical Considerations |
|---|---|---|
Custom Sports Mouthguard | Made from an impression or digital scan and checked in your office visit | Provides individualized coverage, optimal comfort, and accounts for dental work |
Boil-and-Bite Mouthguard | Softens in hot water and is shaped around the teeth at home | Can fit better than stock guards when molded correctly, but depends on the user |
Stock Mouthguard | Preformed in standard sizes without close adaptation to your teeth | Least expensive and immediately available, but often bulky and loose |
We examine your teeth, bite, dental work, and any orthodontic appliances, discussing your sport and training schedule.
We capture accurate records of your mouth to design a protective guard tailored specifically to your dental architecture.
We verify that the finished guard seats securely and feels comfortable, allowing you to breathe and speak naturally before your first game.
When Dr. Mohammad Hammoud took over this Michigan Avenue practice, he built our preventive and protective services around practical, personalized care for families and athletes throughout Dearborn. Store-bought boil-and-bite mouthguards can feel clumsy and difficult to tolerate. At 313 Dental, we create custom athletic guards that fit securely and comfortably, ensuring you or your child stays protected through every practice and game.
Proper daily care keeps your custom mouthguard hygienic and structurally sound throughout your sports season:
No. A mouthguard can be useful in any activity with a meaningful risk of impact, falling, or contact with equipment, even when the sport is not classified as full contact.
A custom guard provides an individualized fit that we can check and adjust. A properly molded boil-and-bite guard can still provide useful protection when a custom appliance is not available.
Yes, but the guard must allow room for brackets and planned tooth movement. Ask us before using one so the fit does not interfere with the appliances or become difficult to remove.
Yes. Dental injuries can happen during training as well as competition, so wear it whenever the activity creates a risk of impact.
Whether you are preparing for a school season, joining a recreational league, or replacing an old guard, contact our Dearborn team today to schedule your custom mouthguard evaluation.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud, DMD – 313 Dental, Dearborn, MI
