Fort Myers Dental Mouthguards
Protect your child’s smile with custom mouthguards
Keep your child safe with custom-fitted mouthguards
Facial and dental injuries can be significantly reduced by wearing appropriate protective equipment when playing sports. Baseball and basketball have the highest incidence of sports-related injuries. While the National Federation of State High School Associations mandates mouthguards only for football, ice hockey, lacrosse, and field hockey and for wrestlers wearing braces, the American Dental Association currently recommends using mouthguards in 29 sports or activities.
At smiLee, we specialize in providing high-quality, custom-fitted dental mouthguards designed to protect your child’s teeth and gums during sports activities. Our mouthguard consultations focus on creating a comfortable, tailored solution that helps reduce the risk of injury, ensuring your child can enjoy sports safely.
Mouthguards at smiLee Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Our custom mouthguards are carefully crafted using advanced dental technology, ensuring the perfect fit for your child’s unique needs. During the consultation, Dr. Jenny, our board-certified pediatric dentist, will assess your child’s oral structure to design a mouthguard that is comfortable, durable, and effective. By choosing custom mouthguards over store-bought options, you can be confident that your child will receive the highest level of protection.
Benefits of custom mouthguards for children
- Prevents injuries: Custom mouthguards reduce the risk of chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth during sports activities.
- Improves comfort and fit: Our mouthguards are designed to fit your child’s mouth perfectly, ensuring comfort during play and minimizing the risk of shifting or slipping.
- Better breathing and speech: Unlike bulky, over-the-counter options, our custom-fitted mouthguards allow for easier breathing and clearer communication, keeping your child focused on the game.
- Long-lasting protection: Made from durable materials, custom mouthguards provide reliable protection season after season, ensuring your child’s teeth stay safe.
Pediatric mouthguard FAQs
Why should my child wear a mouthguard?
Mouthguards provide essential protection against dental injuries during contact sports or activities where falls or impacts are common. They help prevent injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, and soft tissue damage, allowing your child to play safely without risking their oral health.
How are custom mouthguards different from store-bought options?
Custom dental mouthguards are designed specifically for your child, offering superior fit, comfort, and protection compared to generic, one-size-fits-all options. With a custom-fitted mouthguard, your child will experience better retention, easier breathing, and more effective protection during sports activities.
How long will a custom mouthguard last?
With proper care, a custom mouthguard can last for an entire sports season, and often longer. However, as children grow, their dental needs change, so it is important to have the fit of their mouthguard assessed regularly to ensure continued protection.
Does my child need a mouthguard even if they are not in a contact sport?
Yes, mouthguards are recommended for any sport or activity where there is a risk of falling, collisions, or blows to the face. This includes not only contact sports like football or hockey, but also activities like gymnastics, skateboarding, and cycling, where accidents can result in dental injuries.
Let us give your child the smile they deserve
We are currently accepting new patients and very excited to work with you and your child.
Our Fort Myers Pediatric & Orthodontic Office
Hours:
Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm*
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
*We answer phone calls on Fridays from 8:00am-5:00pm and are open for appointments on some Fridays. Contact us for full Friday availability!
