Teeth Worth Protecting

Fulton families with school-age children or young adults involved in sports or recreational activities often need protective mouthguards to prevent dental injuries during play. Custom-fit mouthguards are superior to the boil-and-bite versions sold in sporting goods stores because they fit precisely, don't slip during impact, and allow clear speaking and breathing. Dr. Bonin takes an impression and has a custom guard fabricated within a week, fitting Fulton families' schedules easily.

Additionally, some Fulton residents who clench or grind their teeth at night benefit from a night guard to protect their teeth and temporomandibular joints during sleep.

Custom-fit mouthguards are fabricated from a detailed impression of your upper teeth and occlusion, then molded to fit snugly over those teeth. They are thicker than boil-and-bite guards, more durable, and remain in place during high-impact activity. For sports use, they can be made in various colors to match team uniforms. For nighttime bruxism, they are usually clear and worn while sleeping.

The guard material is resilient and absorbs impact force, protecting teeth from fracture during falls or contact sports.

Fulton youth in school sports and Fulton parents investing in their children's health see custom mouthguards as essential protective equipment, similar to helmets. The cost is modest compared to the expense of repairing a knocked-out tooth or fractured tooth.