Mouth Guards in Sarasota, FL
Mouth Guards in Sarasota, Florida
At Lefton Family Dentistry, it is one of our top priorities to help you maintain your dental health and to help protect your teeth from damage. Custom-made dental mouth guards offered at our practice can help protect your teeth from a variety of risks.
Mouth guards can help with
- Sports-related dental injuries
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- TMJ symptoms & occlusal splints
A dental mouth guard is an indispensable piece of equipment that protects your teeth against injury and damage. Custom dental mouth guards that are created by taking impressions of your teeth are much more effective than their over-the-counter alternatives. A custom-made mouth guard fits over your teeth perfectly and does not interfere with your speech and breathing, making it more comfortable and easier to wear.
Custom Mouth Guards
Protect your teeth with a guard made just for you
Whether you need protection during sports or relief from nighttime grinding, a custom mouth guard is designed from impressions of your own teeth — not a one-size-fits-all boil-and-bite tray from the store.
Because the fit is precise, custom guards stay in place better, feel more comfortable, and make it easier to breathe and speak. That means you are more likely to wear them consistently, which is when protection matters most.
- Impressions taken for a precise custom fit
- Comfortable for speech and breathing
- Sports guards, night guards, and occlusal splints
Uses
Uses of a dental mouth guard or night guard
To protect the teeth from injury while playing sports
So many of us lead an active lifestyle which involves participating in various types of sports and activities. A custom-made dental mouth guard can be worn over the teeth during activities to protect the teeth, mouth and jaw from injury caused by impact.
To counter the effects of bruxism
Bruxism is the habit of clenching and grinding the teeth, especially at night. This can cause migraine-like headaches, pain in the jaw and facial muscles, stiffness in the shoulders, earache, disrupted sleep, inflammation and recession of the gums, increased tooth mobility and more. In the long term, the problem of bruxism can cause disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and can even lead to teeth fractures. A custom-made dental night guard created just for you can be easily worn over the teeth at night. A night guard prevents the teeth in the upper and lower jaw from rubbing against each other, thereby preventing damage and pain.
Occlusal splints
We fabricate appliances to help with clenching, grinding and other TMJ symptoms.
Your Visit
Schedule your custom mouth guard
Schedule your appointment by calling the office of Lefton Family Dentistry today. We are conveniently located at 1515 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237.
Schedule an Appointment- 1
Consultation
We discuss your sports activity, grinding habits, or TMJ symptoms and recommend the right type of guard.
- 2
Impressions
Custom dental mouth guards are created by taking impressions of your teeth for a precise fit.
- 3
Lab fabrication
Your guard is crafted from durable materials matched to your intended use.
- 4
Delivery & fit check
We confirm comfort and review how to wear and care for your new mouth guard.
Good to Know
Questions patients often ask
Why choose a custom mouth guard over a store-bought one?
Custom guards are made from impressions of your teeth, so they fit more securely, feel more comfortable, and do not interfere with speech and breathing the way many over-the-counter options do.
What is bruxism and how can a night guard help?
Bruxism is clenching and grinding, often during sleep. A custom night guard prevents upper and lower teeth from rubbing together, helping reduce headaches, jaw pain, gum issues, and long-term TMJ problems.
What are occlusal splints?
Occlusal splints are appliances we fabricate to help with clenching, grinding, and other TMJ-related symptoms.
How do I schedule a mouth guard appointment?
Call 941-421-5840 or request an appointment online. Dental professionals proudly serving Sarasota, FL since 1997.
