Occlusal & Sports Mouthguards
Protect Your Smile Day and Night
Custom-fit mouthguards designed for grinding, clenching, and active lifestyles.
At Quarryville Family Dentistry, we offer custom-made mouthguards to protect your teeth from damage caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) or sports-related injuries. Occlusal guards are worn at night to prevent wear and stress from clenching, while sports mouthguards shield your teeth, gums, and jaw during physical activity. Each mouthguard is precisely molded for a comfortable, secure fit that’s far more effective and durable than over-the-counter options. Whether you need nighttime protection or play a high-impact sport, our custom guards are designed with your comfort, performance, and safety in mind.
What Is an Occlusal or Sports Mouthguard?
Mouthguards can help patients that suffer from bruxism or teeth grinding, or for those who play sports. Occlusal mouthguards help to protect your teeth while you sleep to prevent you from grinding or clenching down. Sports mouthguards are made for athletes, and help to protect your teeth from physical damage. A sport mouthguard is made with a thicker material, and covers both the jaw and gum area.
What Are the Benefits of a Custom Mouthguard?
Custom mouthguards are more effective compared to store bought guards, but they are custom fit to your mouth shape and size. At Quarryville Family Dentistry, we provide a detailed consultation to discuss what type of mouthguard may work best for you. Depending on your need, and the condition of your teeth, will determine which mouthguard is preferred. We take molds of your teeth, and our process can make you a comfortable guard that is durable. Our mouthguards can properly protect your teeth either at night or during sporting events. Our guards are comfortable, and we ensure the guard fits snug to avoid irritation.
How Does a Mouthguard Work?
Occlusal Mouthguard
An occlusal mouthguard protects the surface of your teeth, and prevents the teeth from damage due to grinding. This helps patients that suffer from bruxism or teeth clenching. Occlusal guards are made out of a hard acrylic plastic, and are durable in order to be able to withstand teeth grinding. Our mouthguards are custom made to fit your mouth, do not cause irritation, and are comfortable when worn. Occlusal mouthguards allow you to sleep soundly while protecting your teeth.
Sports Mouthguard
Sports mouthguards are made of a softer material, and this is so the guard can absorb a blow or sudden impact. Sports mouthguards cover not only the surface of your teeth, but they also cover your gums. Custom made sports mouthguards are fit perfectly to your mouth, and are comfortable when worn during your favorite sports. Our custom guards allow your athlete to still talk or communicate, but provide outstanding protection from injury.
Interested in Finding Out More?
If you are interested in finding out more about occlusal or sports mouthguards, Quarryville Family Dentistry can help. We provide a detailed consultation to determine what type of guard will work best, and give the highest level of care to all of our patients.
We then use a small handheld device and laser technology to power away hard and soft tissue as it is needed. We can use this type of technology when preparing teeth for fillings, crowns and bridge work. You will find that the procedure goes quickly and more smoothly than ever before.
If you think you might benefit from laser dentistry, contact us today so that we can get you in for a consultation appointment.
Get the Protection You Need — Comfortably
Safeguard your smile with a guard that fits just right.
Interested in a custom mouthguard for nighttime grinding or sports? Schedule your consultation today and let our team help you find the best fit for your smile and lifestyle.
