Custom Mouthguards

While widely used by professional athletes, custom mouthguards aren’t reserved exclusively for them. They’re recommended for anyone who plays a sport with a risk of falls or impacts, such as hockey, martial arts, cycling, boxing, inline skating, skiing, soccer, and more.

Why wear a custom-fit mouthguard?

The custom mouthguard is designed by professionals from an oral impression, unlike prefabricated mouthguards available on the market. It optimizes comfort, breathing, and retention (it stays securely in place), and has no negative effect on performance.

In addition to protecting against dental injuries, the custom mouthguard:

  • Reduces the risk of concussion;
  • Reduces the number, severity, and risk of jaw and tooth fractures;
  • Reduces injuries to the neck and oral mucous membranes.

Your mouthguard also limits impacts that can reach the jaw or temporomandibular joints. During a violent contact, this protective layer absorbs shocks, reducing the risk of long-term damage. And most importantly, it protects your smile.

The Advantages of Mouthguards Made in a Clinic

A Custom Fit for Optimal Comfort

A custom-made sport mouthguard is designed for your dentition. Thanks to a precise impression taken at the dental clinic, this type of custom-fabricated mouthguard conforms to the shape of your teeth and is adapted to your mouth. It provides stability during physical activity without interfering with breathing or speech.

This level of customization is essential for people who suffer from teeth grinding or temporomandibular joint disorders, as it helps reduce tension and prevent discomfort.

Custom sports mouthguards are fabricated based on individual impressions to fit your unique dental structure.

Who should wear custom-fit mouthguards?

Children and Teens Playing Contact Sports

Young athletes are particularly vulnerable to oral trauma, especially in sports with frequent contact like basketball or combat sports. Mouthguards for athletes designed by a dental centre and adapted to their growing mouth effectively protects permanent and temporary teeth, while reducing the risk of injury to the soft tissues of the mouth, such as the lips, cheeks, and tongue.

Adults with bruxism or those participating in high-intensity sports

Adults who clench or grind their teeth can benefit from a mouthguard. In addition to protecting your teeth against wear caused by bruxism, this appliance is adapted to your dentition. During physical activities like football, rugby, or snowboarding, it offers protection by limiting the risk of mouth injury.

Choose Centres dentaires Lapointe for custom mouthguards

Trusting Centres dentaires Lapointe to create your custom mouthguard means choosing a personalized approach, carried out by experienced professionals. Each appliance is made according to your needs, for maximum safety and a proper fit.

 

CDCP Coverage

Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) cover custom mouthguards?

Coverage for custom mouthguards under the CDCP is subject to eligibility and specific plan criteria. We recommend verifying your coverage details.