Custom Mouthguards That Protect Your Athlete’s Smile
Looking to protect your young athlete on the field? Fountain of Youth Dental makes custom sports mouthguards right here in the Medical Center, minutes from Gold’s Gym. Dr. Chris Cappetta, DDS, holds Texas Dental License #14475 and brings more than 35 years of experience. Book a quick fitting that works around practice.
A store shelf mouthguard often fits poorly and ends up in the gym bag. You want one your child will wear every play. We build it around their teeth and check it through the season. You get a clear plan, a comfortable guard, and real protection.
What kind of mouthguard is best for youth football?
A custom-fitted mouthguard is the best choice for youth football. You have three options: stock, boil-and-bite, and custom. Stock guards come preformed and fit poorly. Boil-and-bite guards soften in hot water for a closer fit. A custom guard is molded to your child’s teeth, so it fits best and protects most.
The American Dental Association recommends mouthguards for 29 sports, including football. Its research shows guard users are 82 to 93 percent less likely to suffer dentofacial injuries. A custom guard also stays put and feels comfortable, so kids keep it in. So they get real protection on every snap.
Does my child need a special mouthguard with braces?
Yes. A child with braces needs a guard built to fit over the brackets. A custom mouthguard covers the braces and shields the lips and cheeks from cuts. It also protects the brackets from a hard impact. We design it around your child’s orthodontic work.
Growing mouths change fast, so fit matters. A 10-year-old often still has baby teeth with adult teeth coming in. A custom guard accounts for that and can be remade as your child grows. We check the fit and adjust it through the season.
Can a mouthguard prevent concussions?
Not reliably. A mouthguard clearly protects teeth, lips, and the jaw from impact. The evidence on preventing concussions stays mixed, so you should not count on a guard to stop them. Think of it as one layer of protection, not a helmet replacement.
What a mouthguard does well is prevent broken and knocked-out teeth. Front teeth take most sports dental injuries, and those repairs can follow a kid for life. A well-fitted guard cushions blows and lowers that risk. Pair it with a proper helmet and safe coaching.
Where can San Antonio athletes get a custom mouthguard?
Fountain of Youth Dental makes custom sports mouthguards right here in the Medical Center. We are minutes from Gold’s Gym and the Northwest Side fields and gyms. Active families and athletes reach us fast on Medical Drive. One short visit gets the process started.
Adults benefit too. Many lifters clench hard during heavy sets, and the strain can wear teeth or aggravate the jaw. Ask us about a guard for the gym or for grinding and jaw pain. We also serve the wider Northwest Side with routine checkups and cleanings.
