A single missed block on the field or one late-night teeth-grinding session can turn into a painful dental emergency in seconds. Whether it happens during a weekend soccer match or while you sleep, unprotected teeth are vulnerable to fractures, chips, and even knocked-out teeth that can take time and money to repair.
At Smile Design Holistic in Pompano Beach, we help patients avoid that outcome with custom-fitted mouthguards built around the same whole-body philosophy that guides every preventive treatment we provide. Rather than handing out a generic, one-size-fits-all guard, we design each piece to match your bite and your activity level, and we discuss material options with you, so protection never comes at the expense of comfort or your holistic health goals.
VISIT
100 SW 6th St,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
CALL
(954) 942-4836
CLOCK
MON 8 AM – 4 PM TUE 8 AM – 4 PM
WED 8 AM – 4 PM THU 8 AM – 4 PM
FRI 8 AM – 4 PM
MON 8 AM – 4 PM
TUE 8 AM – 4 PM
WED 8 AM – 4 PM
THU 8 AM – 4 PM
FRI 8 AM – 4 PM
How does a custom mouthguard compare?
Store-bought mouthguards feel bulky, shift during activity, and often provide inconsistent coverage exactly where it’s needed most. A custom mouthguard is molded from an impression of your teeth, so it stays securely in place, distributes impact evenly, and lets you breathe and speak without constantly repositioning it.
| Custom Mouthguard | Store-Bought | |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Molded from an impression of your teeth | Often bulky |
| Staying Power | Stays securely in place | Can shift during activity |
| Coverage | Distributes impact evenly | Inconsistent where it is needed most |
| Everyday Comfort | Lets you breathe and speak without repositioning it | May need constant repositioning |
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages properly fitted mouthguards in organized sports that carry a risk of orofacial injury, and it encourages dentists to provide or refer for mouthguard protection for patients at increased risk of orofacial trauma. We extend the same thinking to adult weekend athletes, which is why we recommend a custom fit for anyone who competes, practices, or trains regularly.
Sports aren’t the only reason patients come to us for a mouthguard. Many adults grind or clench their teeth at night without realizing it, a habit that can gradually wear down enamel and strain the jaw. A properly fitted night guard places a barrier between your upper and lower teeth, which may help protect them from wear. If jaw discomfort is a concern, ask us about TMJ and TMD treatment.
We discuss material options with you so patients who choose us specifically for our whole-health approach to dentistry never have to compromise on that value just to protect their teeth from nighttime grinding.
Children and teenagers who play contact sports face some of the highest rates of dental trauma of any age group, largely because growing mouths and developing bites make a poorly fitted guard even less effective. We work with young patients and their parents to fit guards that accommodate braces, retainers, or simply a mouth that’s still changing shape.
If you’re already bringing your child in for routine care, it’s worth asking about a guard at the same visit. Our sports guards page covers athletic protection in more detail.
Not everyone recognizes the early warning signs that point to a need for a mouthguard. Any of the following are common indicators that your bite is under more stress than it should be:
A Sore Jaw on Waking
A common sign of nighttime clenching.
Flattened or Chipped Edges
Wear along the edges of your teeth.
A Partner Hears Grinding
You may grind without knowing it.
Contact or Fall Risk
From basketball to cycling to weightlifting with a spotter.
The same holds true outside of sleep. If you play any sport where contact, falls, or flying equipment are a possibility, a mouthguard is worth wearing even if you have never been injured before. Waiting until after an injury happens means treating damage that a guard may have prevented in the first place.
A custom mouthguard is an investment in your smile, and a little routine care goes a long way toward making it last. Rinse your guard with cool water before and after every use, and give it an occasional gentle brushing with a soft toothbrush to keep it free of bacteria and buildup.
Store your guard in its ventilated case rather than a sealed bag or your pocket, because trapped moisture and heat can warp the material over time. We also recommend bringing your guard to routine visits so we can check the fit, especially for growing children or patients recovering from recent dental work.
Getting fitted for a custom mouthguard is a straightforward process. We start by taking a precise digital or physical impression of your teeth, then send that impression to a lab that fabricates a guard to your exact specifications.
A few things to keep in mind before your visit:
These answers cover common questions about custom mouthguards at our Pompano Beach office.
A custom mouthguard is molded from an impression of your teeth, so it stays securely in place, distributes impact evenly, and lets you breathe and speak without constantly repositioning it.
Many adults grind or clench at night without realizing it. A properly fitted night guard places a barrier between your teeth, which may help protect them from wear.
The AAPD encourages properly fitted mouthguards in organized sports that carry a risk of orofacial injury. We fit guards that accommodate braces, retainers, or a mouth that is still changing shape, and our sports guards page has more detail.
We take a precise digital or physical impression of your teeth and send it to a lab that fabricates a guard to your exact specifications. A short follow-up visit confirms the fit once your guard arrives.
Rinse it with cool water before and after every use, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush, and store it in its ventilated case. Bring it to routine visits so we can check the fit.
Whether you’re heading back onto the field, managing nighttime grinding, or protecting a child’s growing smile, a custom mouthguard is one of the simplest ways to help prevent a dental emergency before it happens. Dr. Andy Baghaei and our team bring a holistic, whole-body lens to even the most practical protective care, so your mouthguard fits your mouth and your values.
If you’re ready to get fitted or have questions about which type of guard is right for you, contact our office in Pompano Beach, and we’ll help you find a time that works.
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