Custom Sports Mouthguards in Conyers, GA for Young Athletes

A custom sports mouthguard is a precisely molded shield that fits over your child’s upper teeth to absorb and spread the force of a hit, fall, or stray elbow. Because it is made from a model of their own smile, it cushions the teeth, lips, and jaw far better than anything pulled off a shelf. When a young athlete takes an impact, the guard soaks up energy that would otherwise crack a tooth or split a lip, letting them stay focused on the play instead of the pain. Want the full picture of how we protect growing smiles? Explore our children’s dental care.

Because a single collision can undo years of healthy smile habits in one second. Dental injuries are among the most common sports injuries for kids, and the good news is that many of them are preventable with the right protection. A well-made athletic mouthguard guards against chipped and knocked-out teeth, cushions the jaw against sudden blows, and helps shield soft tissue like the lips and cheeks. It also spares your family the cost, worry, and lost practice time that come with emergency repairs. For a deeper look at why dentists recommend them, read about mouthguards for young athletes.

Cost depends on your child’s age, the sport they play, and how their smile is growing, so we set pricing after a quick look at their teeth. A custom-fitted mouthguard is an affordable investment when you compare it to the price of repairing a broken or knocked-out tooth. We accept most major insurance plans, along with Medicaid, Peach State, and Amerigroup, and our team files claims for you and offers flexible payment options. We will always walk through the numbers with you before we begin, so there are never any surprises.

Yes. Store-bought and boil-and-bite guards are better than no protection at all, but a custom-fitted mouthguard wins on comfort, safety, and staying power. Here is how they stack up:

• Fit: A custom mouthguard is molded to your child’s exact teeth, while boil-and-bite versions shift around and store-bought trays are one-size-fits-most.
• Protection: Custom guards spread impact evenly across the whole bite, where bulky shelf versions leave gaps that let force through.
• Comfort: A snug custom fit lets kids talk and breathe easily, so they actually keep it in during play.
• Durability: A professionally made guard holds its shape and its cushioning season after season.

When a guard fits well, kids actually wear it, and a worn guard is the only one that protects.

Any sport with a risk of contact, falls, or flying equipment calls for mouth protection, even the ones that look gentle at first glance. We recommend a guard for young athletes in:

• Football, hockey, and lacrosse
• Basketball, soccer, and baseball or softball
• Wrestling, martial arts, and boxing
• Gymnastics, skateboarding, and cheerleading
• Biking, skiing, and any activity with wheels, speed, or heights

If your child plays it hard, our team can help you decide whether a guard makes sense for their sport and skill level.

As soon as a child is active in organized or rough-and-tumble sports, usually around age six or seven when the first permanent teeth arrive, they can wear a sports guard. There is no upper age limit, and teens benefit from protection just as much as younger kids do. Because children’s mouths change quickly as they lose baby teeth and gain adult ones, we design guards that account for that growth and recheck the fit as your child develops. Our team will recommend the right time to start based on your child’s smile and activity level.

Making a custom guard is quick, comfortable, and even a little fun for kids. Here is what your young athlete can expect:

• We take a gentle digital scan or soft mold of the upper teeth, with no pokes and no discomfort.
• Our team designs a guard sized for your child’s bite, growth stage, and sport.
• The finished guard is fitted, adjusted, and checked so it feels snug but never tight.
• We show your athlete how to put it in, take it out, and store it before they head to practice.

The whole visit is relaxed and paced for kids, more like getting suited up for the big game than sitting through a checkup.

Yes, and it is more important than ever once braces are in the picture. Braces add hard edges inside the mouth, so an impact without protection can cut lips and cheeks and damage the hardware. We craft guards designed to fit comfortably over braces and to protect both the teeth and the orthodontic work underneath. As the smile shifts through treatment, we adjust or remake the guard so it keeps fitting right. If your child is in braces or heading that way, our Orthodontic and Protective Services team can build protection around their treatment.

Good care keeps a guard fresh, effective, and long-lasting. Build these simple habits into your child’s routine:

• Rinse it in cool water before and after every use.
• Brush it gently with a toothbrush and mild soap, never hot water, which can warp the material.
• Let it air dry fully, then store it in a firm, vented case.
• Keep it out of hot cars, direct sun, and the reach of curious pets.
• Bring it along to checkups so our team can inspect the fit and condition.

A clean guard is a comfortable guard, and comfort is what keeps it in place.

Most kids need a new guard every season or at least once a year, and fast-growing athletes often need one sooner. Because young smiles change so quickly, watch for these signs that it is time for a replacement:

• It feels loose or tight, or no longer covers all of the teeth
• You spot tears, thin spots, or rough, worn-down edges
• New teeth have come in or baby teeth have fallen out
• The guard smells off even after a thorough cleaning
• Your child has just started braces or finished treatment

Bring the current guard with you so our team can check the fit and recommend a fresh one at just the right time.

Kids are all we do, so protecting young smiles is second nature to our team. Families choose us because we make every visit warm, playful, and genuinely stress-free, right down to the mouthguard fitting. Led by Dr. Stroud, a member of the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a mom of two, and a former college athlete, our practice understands both growing smiles and game-day nerves. We take the time to get the fit right so your child actually enjoys wearing their guard. Curious about everything we offer? Explore our kid-first dental home.

Every season is a fresh chance to keep your athlete’s smile safe, and our team in Conyers, GA is ready to help you protect it. Whether your child is lacing up for a first game or chasing a championship, a custom-fitted guard is one of the smartest plays you can make. Call us at 770.483.6800 or visit our office to gear up your little athlete. Let’s get their smile game-ready, one buzzing grin at a time.