Protect Your Smile During Sports

Fountaingrove's active demographic includes families with young athletes and adults maintaining fitness routines. School sports, recreational leagues, and personal fitness are common. Parents in this demographic are willing to invest in equipment that prevents injury and provides comfort. Custom mouthguards align with that values set.

Custom athletic mouthguard fabrication begins with accurate impressions of the upper arch and opposing dentition. Models are mounted on an articulator to guide thickness and contour. Mouthguard material (typically ethyl-vinyl acetate copolymer or higher-strength laminated material) is softened in hot water and carefully adapted to the model. Excess material is trimmed, borders are smoothed, and retention features are refined. The final guard fits passively during jaw closure but seats completely when any bite force is applied.

Impact absorption depends on material thickness and density. Anterior teeth and incisal edges require maximum thickness (3mm or greater) since they're impact zones. Posterior regions can be slightly thinner if overall fit is maintained. The guard should extend slightly beyond the gingival margin to provide support and stability. Palatine vault contour is maintained to allow tongue function and speech clarity. Fit is verified intraorally; any high spots causing pressure or discomfort are adjusted. Patient education emphasizes consistent use (guards left at home don't protect) and proper care (rinsing after use, storage in a protective case, avoiding heat exposure).

Your athletic performance and smile integrity are both worth protecting. A custom guard ensures you can pursue your sport confidently without dental worry.