Custom Sports Mouth Guard Calgary: Better Protection for Active Smiles
Macleod Trail Dental offers custom sports mouth guards in Calgary for athletes, active kids, teens, and adults who want stronger protection than a generic store-bought mouthguard can provide. A custom fit can mean better comfort, better retention, and better protection on the field, rink, or court.
Why a Custom Mouthguard Matters
Sports injuries can damage teeth, gums, lips, and the jaw in a moment. While over-the-counter guards are common, they do not always fit well enough to stay in place comfortably or provide the same level of protection.
A custom sports mouthguard is made to fit your teeth specifically, which often makes it easier to wear consistently during games and practices.
Benefits of a Custom Sports Mouthguard
Better Fit
Custom mouthguards are shaped to your teeth for improved retention and comfort.
Better Protection
A properly fitting guard can help reduce the risk of injury to teeth and soft tissues.
More Comfortable to Wear
When a mouthguard fits properly, athletes are often more willing to keep it in consistently.
Useful for Many Sports
Custom guards can be appropriate for hockey, football, basketball, martial arts, and more.
For All Ages
Children, teens, and adults who play sports can all benefit from custom protection.
Protection for Dental Work Too
Mouthguards can also help protect braces, crowns, and other restorations during sports activity.
Custom vs. Boil-and-Bite vs. Stock Mouthguards
Stock mouthguards are one-size-fits-all. They are cheap, but they are often bulky, loose and uncomfortable, so athletes tend to take them out.
Boil-and-bite mouthguards are softened in hot water and shaped at home. They fit better than stock guards, but are often uneven in thickness and still do not match a custom fit for comfort or protection.
Custom mouthguards are made from a model of your own teeth, so they fit snugly, stay in place, let you breathe and talk more easily, and protect your teeth, gums and lips better. Because they are comfortable, athletes actually keep them in.
Getting your custom mouthguard
We check your teeth and take an impression or scan, a dental lab makes your guard, and we check the fit when it is ready. It is ideal for hockey, ringette, lacrosse, football, rugby, soccer, basketball, martial arts, mountain biking and any sport with contact or falls.
Braces and growing kids
If you wear braces, a custom guard protects both your teeth and your braces, and keeps brackets from cutting your lips and cheeks. Children's mouths change as adult teeth come in, so kids may need a new guard as they grow; we check the fit at their regular visits.
Mouthguard Cost, Insurance and Care
How much does a custom mouthguard cost?
Custom sports mouthguards start at $250 at our clinic. Some dental plans cover part of the cost, so check your plan; we bill most insurers directly. Compared with repairing or replacing a broken tooth, a custom guard is a small investment.
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Caring for your mouthguard
Rinse it with cool water after every use, and clean it with a soft toothbrush and mild soap. Store it in a vented case so it can dry, and keep it away from heat, such as hot water, direct sunlight or a hot car, which can warp it. Check it for tears, holes or a loose fit, and bring it to your checkups so we can make sure it still protects you. If it feels uncomfortable or loose, it is time for a new one.
Can I use a night guard for sports?
No. A night guard is made from different material to protect teeth from grinding, not to absorb impact. Athletes who grind at night need both.
Prevention Is Easier Than Repair
Broken or knocked-out teeth can lead to urgent treatment, long-term repairs, and significant cost. A custom sports mouthguard is a simple preventive step that can help reduce that risk.
At Macleod Trail Dental, our goal is to make protective care feel straightforward so patients and families can stay ahead of preventable injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Mouthguards
Custom sports mouthguards start at $250 at our clinic. Some dental plans cover part of the cost, and we bill most insurers directly.
Yes, and you should. A custom guard protects your teeth and braces and keeps brackets from cutting your lips and cheeks if you take a hit.
No. Night guards are made from different material to protect against grinding, not impact. A sports mouthguard is designed to absorb hits.
Yes. Active children and teens can benefit from better-fitting protection, especially in contact sports.
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If you or your child play sports, Macleod Trail Dental can help you get a custom mouthguard designed for better comfort and better protection.