Dental Protection
The guard creates a resilient layer around the teeth to help absorb and distribute impact.
Port Dover Family Dentistry
Children’s Sports Mouthguards in Port Dover
Children’s sports mouthguards in Port Dover help cushion teeth, lips, cheeks and jaws during athletic activities with a comfortable, secure fit.
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Children’s sports mouthguards in Port Dover
Protect Growing Smiles During Sport
Falls, contact and fast-moving equipment can injure teeth and the surrounding soft tissues. A properly fitted sports mouthguard helps cushion impact and may reduce the severity of dental and oral injuries during practices and games.
Children’s mouths change as teeth erupt and jaws grow, so fit needs regular attention. We assess the bite, current dentition, sport and any orthodontic appliances before recommending a mouthguard design.
Fit supports protection
A mouthguard should stay securely in place, allow comfortable breathing and speech, and cover the teeth without sharp or irritating edges.
Made for active children
What A Well-Fitted Mouthguard Offers
Soft-Tissue Cushion
Coverage can reduce contact between teeth and the lips, cheeks or tongue during a collision.
Secure Fit
A fitted guard is designed to remain in place without constant clenching.
Growing-Smile Reviews
Fit can be reassessed as permanent teeth erupt, jaws grow or orthodontic treatment changes.
From impression to play
How A Custom Mouthguard Is Made
Assess The Mouth
We check teeth, gums, bite, eruption and appliances, then discuss the sport and level of contact.
Capture The Fit
A scan or impression records the shape of the teeth so the laboratory can create the guard.
Fit & Review
We check retention, coverage and comfort, explain care, and recommend when fit should be reviewed or replaced.
Protection that keeps pace
A Growing Mouth Can Outgrow A Good Mouthguard
A child’s mouthguard may fit well when it is delivered and become tight, loose or uneven as teeth erupt and jaws grow. Orthodontic tooth movement, new restorations and the loss of primary teeth can also change retention and coverage.
A fit review checks that the guard remains secure without clenching, covers the intended teeth and gums comfortably, and does not interfere unnecessarily with breathing or speech. A distorted or outgrown guard should be replaced rather than forced into place.
Secure Retention
The guard should remain seated during activity without constant biting or hand adjustment.
Comfortable Coverage
Edges should be smooth and coverage should protect without rubbing the gums or soft tissues.
Room For Change
Erupting teeth, growth and orthodontic movement make regular fit checks especially important for children.
Beyond contact sports
Match Protection To The Activity And The Child
Risk is not limited to league-designated contact sports. Falls, collisions, sticks, balls, boards and wheeled activities can all expose the mouth to injury.
Player Contact
Hockey, lacrosse, football, martial arts and similar activities can involve direct or incidental collisions.
Fast Equipment
Sports using sticks, bats, balls, pucks or racquets can create impact risk even when player contact is limited.
Falls And Speed
Cycling, skating, skiing, gymnastics and other activities may involve hard surfaces, height or momentum.
Braces Or Appliances
Orthodontic hardware requires a suitable design with room for movement and advice from the treating dental professionals.
A mouthguard is one part of protection. It does not replace a helmet, face shield, sport-specific safety equipment or concussion protocols.
Mouthguard care
Clean It, Store It And Check It
Rinse after every use and brush gently with cool water. Let it air-dry and store it in a rigid, ventilated case away from heat, pets and direct sunlight.
Inspect it for tears, thinning, rough edges or a loose fit. Bring it to dental visits and request a fit check after major dental changes, new orthodontic appliances or a growth spurt.
Sports-ready smiles
Help protect your child’s teeth on the field, court or ice.
We can recommend and fit a sports mouthguard based on your child’s teeth, bite and activity.
Sports mouthguard questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports call for a mouthguard?+
A mouthguard is useful whenever falls, contact, sticks, balls or other equipment create a risk of impact to the mouth—not only in organized contact sports.
Can a child with braces wear one?+
Yes, but the design must allow for the appliance and tooth movement. Ask the dentist or orthodontist which type is appropriate and how often fit should be checked.
How often should it be replaced?+
Replace it when it is damaged, distorted, loose or outgrown. Children may need replacement more often because teeth erupt and jaws grow.
Can a mouthguard prevent concussion?+
A mouthguard protects the mouth and teeth, but it should not be relied on to prevent concussion. Proper sport-specific protective equipment and protocols remain essential.
What should we do after a dental injury?+
Stop play and assess the child. Contact a dentist promptly for tooth or mouth trauma, and seek emergency medical care for loss of consciousness, vomiting, severe bleeding, breathing difficulty or suspected head or neck injury.
