Mouthguards

Protect Your Teeth with Custom-Fit Mouthguards Made by The Smile Center

Do your kids partake in many high-intensity sports like hockey, basketball, or football? Even for less aggressive athletic pursuits, like biking, gymnastics, skateboarding, skiing and more, it’s always possible to damage your teeth. Worse yet, your children’s teeth might already suffer damage due to late-night teeth grinding! Whether you wish to protect your or your kids’ teeth from sports-related injuries or teeth-grinding, The Smile Center of Peoria can help. Invest in durable, long-lasting mouthguards for children or adults!

What are Mouthguards?

Mouthguards are exactly as their name implies; they help protect or “guard” your mouth and teeth from injury. While we can’t predict when or if teeth injuries will occur, we can at least provide protection for the moments when damage is more likely. This includes most athletics or teeth-grinding.

Mouth guards typically fit over the top of teeth, but your dentist may recommend a guard for your bottom teeth, depending on the circumstances of its need. While there are options for store-bought mouthguards (stock and boil-and-bite), custom-made ones by The Smile Center will always be more comfortable and provide maximum protection.

Why Do You or Your Kids Need Mouthguards?

Let’s face it: Your kids will always get into some sort of trouble. The least you can do is ensure their teeth stay safe while they do some of the physical activities they enjoy best. Otherwise, mouthguards protect your children’s teeth when they go to sleep. No matter the need for mouthguards, The Smile Center can create perfectly fitting accessories for your or your children’s teeth.

• Prevent Sports Injuries – Mouthguards are crucial for individuals involved in contact sports like hockey, basketball, or football. They cushion the mouth and teeth from impacts, reducing the risk of broken teeth, lip injuries, and even concussions.
• Stop Teeth Grinding – Many children and adults suffer from bruxism, a condition marked by inadvertent teeth grinding during sleep. Custom-fitted mouthguards can significantly mitigate this problem by preventing the wear and tear of tooth enamel and reducing jaw pain.
• Safely Enjoy Recreational Activities – Engaging in activities like skateboarding, biking, or skiing often involves some risk of falls or collisions. Wearing a mouthguard during these activities helps provide a safety barrier to protect the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth.
• Improve Your Health – Beyond injury prevention, regular use of mouthguards contributes to overall dental health by maintaining tooth structure and alignment and safeguarding against future dental issues. Mouthguards can also alleviate other health issues like snoring or sleep apnea.

Get Fitted for a Custom Mouthguard Today!

As your kids become more involved with sports, do everything you can to protect their perfect smile. Invest in custom-fit mouthguards to ensure the protection of your children’s teeth. To learn more about The Smile Center of Peoria and our pediatric dental services, or if you’re more interested in our general, cosmetic and holistic dentistry, call 309-691-8033 to schedule an appointment. Our main office is located at 1424 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.