Stay in the game with a custom sports mouthguard fitted to your smile at our office on Armitage Avenue.
One stray elbow on the court or a hard fall on the ice can chip, crack, or knock out a tooth in a split second. A sports mouthguard puts a cushion between your teeth and those surprises, and a guard made for your mouth may feel comfortable enough to wear every time you play.
At Cityview Dental Arts, the Dental Group of Chicago office on Armitage Avenue, custom sports mouthguards are part of the preventive care our team provides as your dentist in Bucktown. Kids, teens, and adults can all be fitted here, and we handle the scans, the fitting, and the follow-up checks in our own office.
A sports mouthguard is a removable, flexible tray that fits over your upper teeth. When a ball, stick, or another player strikes your face, the guard absorbs part of the force and spreads the rest across a wider area. It also keeps your teeth from snapping together and shields your lips, cheeks, and tongue from sharp edges.
The research behind this simple device is encouraging. According to the American Dental Association, a meta-analysis found the risk of orofacial injury was 1.6 to 1.9 times higher in players who wore no mouthguard at all. Wearing one can help you avoid the chipped edges and cracks that might otherwise call for tooth bonding in Bucktown or other repairs.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Mouthguards come in three basic styles, and the fit makes a real difference in whether you keep one in during play.
Stock guards come ready to wear straight from the package. They cost the least, but they cannot be adjusted, so they often feel bulky and may slip when you talk or breathe hard.
These guards soften in hot water so you can bite into them at home. The fit improves on a stock guard, though the material can end up thin in spots and may loosen over a season.
A custom guard is made from scans of your own teeth, so it follows the shape of your bite and stays put without clenching. Many players find it easier to talk and breathe through, which helps make wearing it a habit. Because a sports guard is built to absorb impact, it is a different appliance from the nightguards in Bucktown patients wear while they sleep.
Dental injuries are not limited to collision sports. Falls, flying equipment, and quick changes in direction can all lead to a hard hit, so a mouthguard is worth considering for activities like these.
If an accident happens anyway, try to come in quickly. Our emergency dentist in Bucktown team prioritizes same-day visits for urgent tooth injuries, and these steps for a knocked-out tooth can help you protect it on the way.
Your fitting starts with a quick look at your teeth and gums so the guard is made for a healthy smile. If you are due for a checkup, we can pair the fitting with a dental exam in Bucktown and take care of both in one trip.
Instead of messy trays of putty, we take scans of your teeth. Your guard is made to match those scans, and at a short follow-up visit we check the fit, make small adjustments, and show you how to put it in and take it out.
Rinse your guard before and after each use, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush, and let it dry in a vented case. Keep it out of hot cars and direct sun, because heat can warp the shape. Bring it to your checkups so we can look for wear, and plan on a replacement when it loosens, tears, or stops fitting well.
A custom guard is a small step compared with repairing a broken tooth, and our team keeps the cost clear from the start. Before your fitting, we review your dental coverage with you and explain what your plan may contribute toward the guard.
Cherry financing lets you split any remaining balance into monthly payments, which can help families with more than one athlete at home. New patients without dental insurance can also start with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and still treats patients at our Bucktown office, now with the support of Dental Group of Chicago. Most care happens right here, so the team that fits your mouthguard can also handle your cleanings, checkups, and any repair a hard hit might require.
Practice and game schedules fill up fast, so we offer appointments until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. While you are here, our comfort menu offers heated blankets, neck pillows, Netflix, fresh fruit, and a coffee bar to make the visit easy.
Any mouthguard offers more protection than none. A custom guard is made from scans of your teeth, so it tends to fit more securely and comfortably, which makes it easier to wear for a full game.
Many custom guards last a season or longer with good care. Replace yours if it cracks, thins, loosens, or stops fitting after dental work, and growing children may need a new guard more often as their teeth change.
Yes. A hit can happen in any drill or scrimmage, so wearing your guard at every practice and every game keeps your protection consistent.
In most cases, yes. A custom guard is shaped to your bite, so it typically feels slimmer than a stock guard and makes calling plays and catching your breath easier.
No. A sports guard is designed to absorb impact during play, while a nightguard protects teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep. Our team can help you decide which one fits your needs.
Pick the tooth up by the crown, avoid touching the root, and keep it moist in milk or inside your cheek. Then contact our office right away, because quick care gives the tooth the best chance of being saved.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Use any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time online, and our team will confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
Players from Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square can find custom sports mouthguards, routine checkups, and prompt help after an injury in one place on Armitage Avenue. As part of Dental Group of Chicago, Cityview Dental Arts pairs a neighborhood office with evening hours, in-house care, and a team focused on keeping you active.
A guard fitted before the season starts may help you avoid a painful break later. Contact our Bucktown office to book your sports mouthguard fitting.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
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