Protecting your smile during athletic activities is essential, and custom-fitted sports mouthguards provide the ultimate defense against dental injuries. When you’re active in sports, your teeth are vulnerable to impacts that can lead to fractures, displacements, or even complete tooth loss. At Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry, we provide professional-grade sports mouthguards that offer superior protection compared to store-bought alternatives, ensuring your smile stays intact, no matter how intense the competition becomes.
Dr. Jessica Pharar and Dr. Robert Chin bring their extensive dental expertise to create custom-fitted mouthguards for athletes of all ages in Las Vegas. As graduates of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine with advanced training, they understand the unique dental protection needs of active individuals. Their patient-centered approach ensures your mouthguard will be comfortable, effective, and specifically designed for your particular sport and dental structure.
Why Custom Sports Mouthguards Matter
Store-bought “boil and bite” mouthguards may seem convenient, but they simply cannot match the protection, comfort, and longevity of professionally crafted sports mouthguards. These over-the-counter options often fit poorly, causing discomfort that may discourage consistent use. They also tend to be bulky, which can interfere with breathing and communication during athletic activities.
Superior Protection for Athletes
Custom-fitted mouthguards from Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry are crafted using precise dental impressions of your teeth, creating a perfect fit that distributes impact forces evenly. This professional approach provides significantly better protection against dental injuries compared to generic alternatives. The custom design means your mouthguard stays securely in place during intense activity, offering continuous protection when you need it most.
Comfort That Encourages Use
The most effective mouthguard is one you’ll actually wear. Our professional sports mouthguards are designed with your comfort in mind, utilizing high-quality, impact-resistant materials that are thinner yet stronger than those found in store-bought options. The precise fit means less bulk and greater comfort, allowing for natural speech and breathing during your athletic activities.
Ideal for All Sports and Activities
Whether you’re into high-contact sports like boxing, MMA, and football, or activities with occasional impacts like basketball and soccer, custom mouthguards provide essential protection. They’re particularly important for youth sports, where dental development is still occurring, and for athletes with braces or previous dental work, such as crowns or bridges, that require additional protection.
The Custom Mouthguard Process
At Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry, creating your custom sports mouthguard begins with a comprehensive assessment of your dental needs and the specific requirements of your sport. Dr. Chin and Dr. Pharar will discuss your athletic activities to determine the optimal thickness and design features needed for maximum protection.
Professional Dental Impressions
The foundation of an effective sports mouthguard is a precise impression of your teeth. Unlike the crude impressions possible with boil-and-bite products, our professional dental impressions capture every contour of your teeth and gums. This meticulous process ensures your mouthguard fits perfectly, providing both comfort and complete protection.
Advanced Materials for Better Performance
Your custom mouthguard will be crafted from premium, medical-grade materials specifically selected for durability and shock absorption. These professional-grade materials offer superior protection against impacts while maintaining a comfortable fit. For athletes with specific preferences, we can even create custom-colored mouthguards that reflect your team colors or personal style.
Protecting Braces and Dental Work
Athletes with braces face unique challenges when it comes to mouth protection. Standard mouthguards often don’t accommodate orthodontic appliances, leaving both your teeth and expensive dental work vulnerable. Our custom sports mouthguards for braces are specially designed to fit over orthodontic appliances, providing comprehensive protection without interfering with ongoing treatment.
Safeguarding Your Dental Investment
If you’ve invested in dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, or implants, protecting this investment is crucial during sports activities. Custom mouthguards provide targeted protection for these vulnerable areas, potentially saving you from costly repairs or replacements due to sports-related impacts.
Beyond Tooth Protection
While preventing dental injuries is the primary purpose of sports mouthguards, research suggests they offer additional benefits that enhance athletic performance and safety. Custom-fitted mouthguards can help properly position the jaw, potentially improving breathing efficiency during physical exertion.
Potential Concussion Mitigation
Though mouthguards aren’t primarily designed as concussion prevention devices, some studies indicate that properly fitted mouthguards may help absorb shock and stabilize the jaw during impacts. This stability could reduce the severity of specific head injuries, though specialized headgear remains the primary protection against concussions.
Schedule Your Mouthguard Fitting Today
Your smile deserves professional protection both on and off the field. Dr. Jessica Pharar and Dr. Robert Chin offer custom sports mouthguards that provide superior protection, exceptional comfort, and lasting durability for athletes in Las Vegas. With their advanced training and patient-centered approach, you can trust that your dental health is in excellent hands during all your athletic pursuits.
Contact Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry at (702) 445-7075 or complete our online contact form to schedule your custom mouthguard fitting appointment. Our convenient location and flexible weekday hours make it easy to prioritize your dental protection. Give your smile the professional-grade protection it deserves by calling our office today to begin the simple process of creating your custom sports mouthguard.
