Protecting your teeth during sports activities is crucial for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Sports mouthguards provide essential protection against dental injuries that can lead to costly repairs, pain, and permanent damage. At Dental Group of Chicago, we offer custom sports mouthguards that provide superior protection, comfort, and durability compared to store-bought alternatives for athletes throughout Chicago’s South Loop and surrounding neighborhoods.
Dr. Alexander Reznikov and the skilled dental team at Dental Group of Chicago understand the importance of proper dental protection during athletic activities. With extensive experience providing custom-fitted mouthguards for athletes across various sports, our Chicago practice delivers protective solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your smile stays intact while you focus on your performance.
Why Custom Sports Mouthguards Matter for Chicago Athletes
Store-bought “boil and bite” mouthguards from sporting goods stores might seem convenient, but they simply cannot match the protection offered by professionally fitted custom mouthguards. Custom mouthguards created by Dental Group of Chicago provide enhanced protection by precisely fitting the unique contours of your mouth. This personalized fit distributes impact forces more evenly, significantly reducing the risk of dental trauma during high-impact sports.
The difference becomes particularly important for athletes participating in contact sports like football, basketball, hockey, and martial arts, where dental injuries are common. A properly fitted mouthguard from our Chicago dental practice offers up to 60% more protection against tooth displacement and fractures than generic alternatives. Additionally, custom mouthguards are more comfortable, allowing for easier breathing and communication during play, which are critical factors that can affect overall athletic performance.
The Custom Mouthguard Process at Dental Group of Chicago
When you visit our office for a custom sports mouthguard, our skilled dentists will take precise dental impressions of your teeth. These impressions capture the exact structure of your mouth, creating a mouthguard that fits perfectly against your teeth and gums. The process is quick, comfortable, and results in a protective device specifically engineered for your mouth.
Unlike generic mouthguards that often feel bulky and uncomfortable, custom mouthguards from Dental Group of Chicago feature optimized thickness in critical areas while remaining thin enough for comfortable wear. This thoughtful design allows for normal speech and breathing during athletic activities, encouraging consistent use, the most important factor in preventing sports-related dental injuries.
Superior Protection for High-Impact Sports
Football, hockey, basketball, and wrestling athletes face significant risks of dental injury without proper protection. Our custom mouthguards offer exceptional protection by absorbing and distributing impact forces that could otherwise result in chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth. The professionally fitted design ensures the mouthguard stays securely in place during intense physical activity.
Dr. Yazan Akkash, with his dual dental degrees and focus on preventive care, frequently works with Chicago athletes to ensure their mouthguards provide maximum protection for their specific sport. Whether you need a mouthguard for martial arts, lacrosse, or boxing, our team designs each device considering the unique demands and impact patterns of your particular athletic activity.
Youth Sports Mouthguards: Protecting Growing Smiles
Young athletes require special attention when it comes to dental protection. Children and teenagers participating in youth sports benefit tremendously from custom-fitted mouthguards that accommodate their growing mouths and developing teeth. The dental team at Dental Group of Chicago creates youth sports mouthguards designed to protect developing smiles while allowing for comfort during play.
Parents appreciate that our custom mouthguards for young athletes can be designed in team colors, making them more appealing for children to wear consistently. More importantly, these professionally fitted devices provide superior protection during the critical developmental years when dental injuries can have long-lasting consequences on oral health and appearance.
Maintenance and Care for Your Sports Mouthguard
Proper care extends the lifespan of your custom sports mouthguard and ensures it remains hygienic and effective. Our dental team provides comprehensive instructions on cleaning and storing your mouthguard. Generally, you should rinse your mouthguard with cool water before and after use, clean it with mild soap, and store it in a ventilated case away from heat sources.
The Dental Group of Chicago recommends bringing your mouthguard to your regular dental checkups so we can assess its condition and fit. With proper care, a custom sports mouthguard typically lasts one to three years, depending on use frequency and growth changes in younger athletes. Our team can help determine when replacement is necessary to maintain optimal protection.
Schedule Your Custom Mouthguard Fitting Today
Protect your smile while engaging in the sports you love with a custom-fitted sports mouthguard from Dental Group of Chicago. Located in Chicago’s South Loop at 1556 S Michigan Ave, our practice offers convenient appointment times with extended hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM, making it easy to fit dental care into your busy athletic schedule.
Contact Dental Group of Chicago today at (312) 588-0043 or fill out our contact form to schedule your custom mouthguard fitting. Our friendly staff will help determine if your dental insurance covers custom mouthguards and explore affordable options if needed. Don’t risk your dental health with inadequate protection—trust our experienced Chicago dental team to provide the professional-grade mouthguard protection you deserve.
