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Children’s Sports Mouthguards in Lynedoch
Hockey, soccer, baseball or lacrosse? Lynedoch parents can ask about custom sports mouthguards for children, fitted and checked at our Port Dover dental office.
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A mouthguard that fits well is one a child will actually wear.
Falls, stray elbows, sticks and balls can all reach a child’s mouth during practice or a game. A properly fitted mouthguard helps cushion the teeth, lips and gums against those impacts. The challenge with kids is often comfort: a guard that feels bulky or makes talking difficult tends to end up in a bag rather than in the mouth.
Lynedoch families with children in rink, diamond or field sports can ask about custom mouthguards at our Port Dover office. The dentist can check how your child’s teeth are developing and discuss a guard designed around their mouth, their sport and the changes that come with growth.
Why fit matters
The best guard is the one that stays in during play.
Comfort encourages regular use
Store-bought guards come in limited sizes and can feel loose or thick, which may make breathing and talking awkward. Children often chew on them or take them out between plays. A custom guard is shaped to the child’s teeth, which many young athletes find easier to keep in for the full game.
Fit affects protection
A guard that shifts or does not cover the right teeth may not protect as intended during a hit. Custom fabrication allows the dentist to consider thickness, coverage and the sport involved. Ask how the design balances protection with comfort for your child’s age and level of play.
Growing mouths
Children’s teeth change, so the guard needs checking over time.
Baby teeth, new teeth and braces
Kids lose baby teeth and gain permanent ones at different rates, and some wear braces during their sports years. Tell the dentist about loose teeth, recent changes or orthodontic treatment. These factors affect how a guard is designed and how long it is likely to fit before an update is needed.
Knowing when to replace a guard
Bring the guard to regular checkups so its fit and condition can be assessed. A guard that feels tight, has been chewed through or no longer covers new teeth should be reviewed. Many active children need a new guard as they grow, so plan to revisit the fit periodically.
Getting fitted
Fitting a custom guard usually takes more than one short visit.
Impressions or scans of the teeth
The dentist or team takes impressions or a scan of your child’s teeth to create a model. Mention the sport, position and any equipment such as a helmet with a cage. These details can influence the design. Ask how long fabrication typically takes so you can plan around the start of a season.
Trying it in and checking comfort
When the guard is ready, your child tries it in and the team checks that it sits securely without pressing on the gums. Encourage your child to talk and breathe with it in place and to say if anything feels uncomfortable. Small adjustments may be possible at that visit.
Care and injuries
Good habits keep the guard hygienic and ready for every game.
Keep the guard clean and safe
Rinse the guard after use, brush it gently and let it dry in a ventilated case. Keep it away from hot cars, dishwashers and family pets, which can damage or warp it. Avoid sharing guards between siblings. A clean, stored guard is far more likely to be worn at the next practice.
Know what to do if a tooth is hurt
Even with a guard, injuries can happen. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown, keep it moist in milk and call right away. For a head injury, bleeding that will not stop or trouble breathing, seek emergency medical care before contacting the dental office.
Planning your appointment
Planning a mouthguard visit from Lynedoch.
Call our Port Dover office and mention your child’s age, sport and any braces or loose teeth. Ask how far ahead of the season to book so the guard is ready in time.
Bring any current guard your child uses and details about helmets or face cages worn during play.
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Young athletes and mouthguards
Have a question about your situation? Our team can help you plan a visit.
Which sports call for a mouthguard?
Contact and collision sports carry obvious risk, but falls and stray equipment occur in many activities. Ask the dentist about your child’s sport and level of play to decide whether a guard is a sensible choice.
Can my child wear a guard with braces?
Often yes, but the design needs to account for brackets and tooth movement. Tell the dentist about orthodontic treatment so the guard can be planned appropriately and checked as the teeth shift.
How often will my child need a new guard?
That depends on growth, tooth changes and wear. Some children need a replacement as permanent teeth come in. Bring the guard to checkups so the dentist can tell you when an update is advisable.
Will a guard affect breathing or speech?
A custom guard is designed to minimize this, though there is usually a short adjustment period. If your child continues to have trouble, let the office know so the fit can be reviewed.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Handle it by the crown, rinse briefly if dirty and place it back in the socket if possible or keep it in milk. Call right away. Seek emergency medical care first for a serious head injury.
Protection and injury care for kids
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