Stop Wear Before It Starts

Rincon Valley is home to active families with kids involved in sports, from soccer and baseball to basketball and hockey. Custom-fit sports mouthguards are essential protective equipment, reducing the risk of tooth loss, jaw fracture, and concussion. Unlike boil-and-bite guards from the drugstore, a custom-fabricated guard fitted by Dr. Bonin is precisely contoured to your unique dental anatomy, providing superior protection and comfort. The fifteen-minute drive from Rincon Valley to our office is worthwhile because a proper guard stays in place during play and doesn't slip or cause gagging.

From Rincon Valley, you can schedule a mouthguard appointment during your regular dental visit or as a standalone appointment. We take an impression of your upper teeth, send it to our lab, and your finished guard is ready in about one week. The finished appliance is custom-colored so players can match team colors or express personal preference.

Custom sports mouthguards are fabricated from an alginate or digital impression of your upper dental arch. The lab constructs a thermoplastic guard from the mold, creating a precise fit that covers your teeth and extends slightly onto the gum tissue. The guard distributes impact forces across a wider area than the thin boil-and-bite variety, reducing localized trauma. Thickness is engineered to balance protection with comfort and breathability.

Mouthguards are recommended for any contact sport (football, hockey, boxing) and for non-contact sports with collision risk (basketball, baseball). Dr. Bonin also fits custom night guards for bruxism, using the same fabrication process. Custom guards last several seasons with proper care, whereas boil-and-bite guards deteriorate quickly and often require replacement. The investment in a proper custom guard during childhood or adolescence prevents costly emergency restorations or implant placements later.

Rincon Valley parents are invested in their kids' athletic development and understand that protective equipment is non-negotiable. Custom mouthguards represent the same investment in prevention that they make for helmets and padding. Kids are more likely to wear a custom guard that fits well and doesn't gag them, meaning they actually stay protected during games. Dr. Bonin's sports mouthguard program appeals to active families who see prevention as preferable to emergency treatment.