Protect Your Smile with Customized Mouth Guards & Sports Guards

Grinding your teeth and sports accidents can harm your teeth and gums. Travis A Bell DDS PLLC offers mouthguards in Greensboro, North Carolina, to protect your smile from injuries. Unlike generic appliances, our personalized mouthguards fit comfortably, providing excellent protection. Whether you need a mouthguard in the field of play or at night when sleeping, you can trust Drs. Travis A. Bell and Janna C. Matko for high-quality mouthguard services.

What mouthguard options are available?

A mouthguard is a removable dental appliance made of smooth, flexible, and durable materials. A mouthguard fits over the teeth and gums to protect your smile against injuries.

There are three main types of mouthguards:

  • Generic mouthguards: Stock mouthguards are the cheapest but offer the least protection. They are pre-formed and come in limited sizes, such as small, medium, and large. Generic mouthguards rarely fit well and can cause more harm than good. 
  • Boil and bite mouthguards: Hot water softens mouthguards, which are then placed in the mouth to conform to the contours of your teeth and gums. Although they are an improvement over generic mouthguards, boil and bite mouthguards don’t offer the same level of comfort and protection as custom mouthguards.
  • Custom-made mouthguards: These are the mouthguards you’ll find at our office. They are created after taking impressions of your teeth and gums. Personalization makes these mouthguards offer superior comfort, fit, and protection. They cost more than other mouthguards but are worth every extra penny.

Even the best mouthguards need to be replaced over time. The lifespan of your mouthguard depends on usage and wear, but they should typically be replaced every 1–3 years or sooner if cracks, tears, or signs of deterioration appear. Children and teens may require more frequent replacements due to their growing and changing oral structures.

Who needs a mouthguard?

Not everyone needs a mouthguard. However, you may need one if you:

  • Play sports: Sports accidents can happen anytime, whether during a competitive game or a casual practice session. Unfortunately, dental injuries are not only painful but can also be costly to treat. A mouthguard acts as a protective barrier, reducing the risk of chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth and injuries to the lips, tongue, and jaw. Even if you are a veteran, it takes one incident for sports injuries to happen. Don’t wait until an injury occurs—protect your smile today with a custom mouthguard tailored to your needs!
  • Suffer from bruxism: Do you grind your teeth at night? This poor oral habit can damage your teeth, resulting in costly repairs. A customized night guard also known as an occlusal guard prevents damage by creating a protective barrier between the lower and upper teeth. Nighttime grinding can reverse years of good dental care in an instant. Protect your smile with a customized nightguard.

Taking proper care of your mouth guard ensures it stays clean, effective, and lasts longer. After wearing it, wash your mouthguard with cold water to remove saliva and debris. Gently clean your appliance with a soft brush and non-abrasive soap. Always keep your mouthguard in a ventilated case when not in use.

Do you need a mouthguard?

Protecting your teeth and gums requires more than an appliance—our mouthguards are precisely fitted to offer maximum protection while maintaining comfort and natural speech. Ready to protect your smile from bruxism or sports accidents? Call Travis A Bell DDS PLLC at (336) 274-8386 for high-quality mouthguard services.