Prevent sports injuries with high-quality, customized sports guards

Welcome to Eagle Family Dental of Arlington, Washington, your trusted destination for premier dental care for the entire family! Our skilled and experienced dentists, including Doctors. Bryce Duskin, Arezoo Holdaway, Gavin Mcnelis, and Ally Mueller, are passionate about proactive dentistry, emphasizing preventive measures instead of treating dental issues after they arise.

A pivotal part of this preventive approach entails the use of athletic mouthguards. These protective devices are essential for athletes of all levels, whether weekend sports enthusiasts or professional competitors. Our Arlington, Washington dental office provides superior sports guards that ensure your smile remains untarnished on the playing field and can talk to you about the importance of sports dentistry.

How can athletic mouthguards protect the smile during sports activities?

While enjoyable and fun, sports activities can often lead to injuries, some of which can be severe. Although athletes tend to gear up with helmets, shin guards, and gloves to shield their bodies, the protection of their mouths often gets overlooked. Injuries like concussions, tooth loss, fractures, and soft tissue damage are all too common in sports, and whenever possible, steps should be taken to protect the body.

That’s where a well-fitted sports guard comes into the picture. Worn over your upper and lower teeth, a sports mouth guard acts as a protective shield, providing a cushion against the blows, falls, and knocks that can occur during high-contact sports like hockey or football. It works as an effective shock absorber that minimizes the potential damage to your teeth, gums, and jaws.

Why should I choose a customized mouth guard at the dentist versus over-the-counter boil-and-bite alternatives?

Athletic mouthguards are diverse in shape and size. Although ready to wear, the available generic variants usually do not offer the best fit and can feel excessively bulky. Boil-and-bite mouthguards offer a slightly superior fit but fail to deliver ultimate protection.

The ideal solution lies in sports mouthguards tailored to your specific dental structure. Our office specializes in customized sports guards that comfortably cover your teeth for maximum protection. With advanced imaging technology, we develop mouthguards designed to fit snugly in your mouth, significantly reducing the risk of sports-related oral injuries.

What are the advantages of professionally made sports mouthguards?

It is tempting to choose cheaper options when buying sports mouthguards. However, these often compromise on fit and protection levels. Our professional sports guards bring you a number of benefits:

  • They fit snugly ensuring easy talking, breathing and comfort
  • They ensure optimal protection by not shifting or moving inside the mouth
  • They are crafted from durable, lightweight, professional-grade materials for long-lasting comfort and protection

Who can I call to obtain customized athletic sports mouthguards?

If you are in the area of Arlington, Washington, and need a sports guard custom-tailored to your smile, please reach out to Drs. Bryce Duskin, Arezoo Holdaway, Gavin Mcnelis, and Ally Mueller of Eagle Family Dental at (360) 322-1251 to schedule an upcoming consultation appointment and Go Eagles!