Pediatric Dentistry: Custom Mouthguards for Kids of All Ages
Preventative dental care for kids of all ages is essential to maintaining proper oral health. Aside from regular dental checkups and cleanings, mouthguards can be a vital part of your kid’s oral care routine. At Absolute Dental, we offer custom mouthguards in Las Vegas to help protect your child’s teeth from injuries.
A custom mouthguard is a dental device that fits over the teeth and gums to help prevent and reduce the risk of injuries and damage to the mouth. Your kid needs a mouthguard for the following reasons:
They play sports
They have problems with grinding their teeth when they sleep
They participate in recreational activities that could damage their braces
Sports injuries, from strains and sprains to broken bones, are common in youth sports. Injuries to the jaw, teeth, and mouth are also common occurrences. Mouthguards for kids’ sports reduce and minimize dental injuries during recreational activities and sports, such as:
Soccer
Basketball
Football
Lacrosse
Martial arts
Boxing
Skateboarding
Skiing
Snowboarding
Baseball
Hockey
While most team sports equipment includes a mouthguard, these are a “one size fits all” device. It does not provide sufficient protection to your child’s jaw, teeth, and mouth. Some of the problems with these types of mouthguards are:
Poorly fitted mouthguards can fall out
Increased risk of cuts to the gum and tongue
Insufficient protection to the teeth and braces
Increased risk of jaw injuries
A custom mouthguard is the only way to ensure your child is sufficiently protected. Our pediatric dentists take a bite mold of your child’s teeth in our office. We use this mold to design and create a custom mouthguard that properly and securely fits over their teeth and gums, even if they have braces.
Take advantage of our latest offer and enjoy $125 off dental services totaling $300 or more. At Absolute Dental, we’re committed to providing expert, affordable care that puts your smile first. Book your appointment today and experience quality dental solutions tailored to your needs!
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Some of the many benefits of custom mouthguards from Absolute Dental include:
Protects the jaw from being dislocated or fractured
Protects braces from high-impacts
Protects teeth from being knocked out, broken, chipped, or cracked
Reduces the risk of cuts to the gums and tongue
Protects the teeth from coming into contact during impacts
More comfortable for your child than “one size fits all” mouthguards
It won’t come loose or fall out
Custom Night Guards for Kids
Another type of custom mouthguard in Las Vegas for kids is a night guard. This dental device also fits over the teeth and braces. Night guards are for children who grind their teeth when they sleep. Teeth grinding can cause the following problems:
Cracked, broken, and chipped teeth
Worn down teeth
Jaw pain
Headaches
Facial pain
TMJ
Broken and damaged braces
Instead of the teeth taking the full force of grinding, the night guard creates a protective barrier around the teeth and braces. It absorbs the pressure during teeth grinding while reducing and preventing facial and jaw pain, headaches, and TMJ.
Get a Custom Mouthguard in Las Vegas for Your Kid Today
At Absolute Dental, our Las Vegas kids’ dentistry services include creating custom mouthguards for kids of all ages. Whether your child needs one for sports and recreational activities or to address teeth grinding, schedule an appointment at one of our Las Vegas or Nevada locations today.
At Absolute Dental, we’re proud to provide comprehensive dental care to families across Las Vegas. Whether you’re in need of teeth cleaning, cosmetic dentistry, braces, or pediatric dental care, we’ve got you covered. From general care to emergency dental services, we’re here to help you and your loved ones maintain healthy, beautiful smiles, with convenient locations in your neighborhood.
A custom mouthguard is highly recommended when your child plays sports. Without a mouthguard, your child has an increased risk of injury to their teeth, mouth, and gums. They could lose a tooth or multiple teeth from an impact. Their cheeks and tongue could sustain cuts and abrasion. They could also experience a dislocated or broken jaw and nerve damage.
The generic one they receive with their equipment will not provide sufficient protection. It can also be difficult for kids to remember to bite down to hold the guard in place. So, it could easily fall out and not provide any protection whatsoever. Our custom mouthguards fit securely over the teeth to ensure your child is protected.
Kids’ mouthguards should be replaced about every six months. Your child’s mouth is still growing and changing. You should also have it replaced if they still have baby teeth that fall out during the sports season. As teeth fall out, the mouthguard may no longer fit properly. Additionally, look for signs of wear and tear. If you notice their mouthguard is cracking or it looks like they chewed on it, it needs to be replaced.
If you are looking for Las Vegas braces for kids because your child needs braces, you should also get them a new mouthguard. Our pediatric and orthopedic dentists can assist you in ensuring your child’s new mouthguard will fit over their braces after they are installed.
Absolute Dental has over 50 locations throughout Nevada. You can find our offices in:
Las Vegas
Henderson
Summerlin
Sparks
Minden
Carson City
Reno
Book An Appointment With A Trusted Pediatric Dentist In Las Vegas
If you need a skilled Las Vegas dentist for your kids, Absolute Dental has you covered! With multiple locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley, we make pediatric dental care easy and affordable for all families.
Even if you don’t have insurance, we offerspecial discounts,flexible payment plans, and a membership-based program with discounted rates that can help you manage your child’s dental health. Contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment today!
