Sportsguards
Don't Let One Bad Hit Take You Out of the Game or Off Your Smile
Every athlete knows the feeling. You're locked in, playing the game you love, and for a split second you forget your teeth are even at risk. One collision can chip or knock out a tooth, sending you to an emergency dental visit instead of your next practice.
You shouldn't have to play cautious to stay protected. Dr. James Getz, Dr. Lauren Getz, and Dr. Enzo Ighani have fitted athletes across Fort Worth with sportsguards built for their exact bite, so protection never gets in the way of performance.
Protect What Matters
Built to Actually Stay In
Boil-and-bite guards from the sporting goods aisle are shaped to fit a general range of mouths, which usually means yours isn't one of them. A custom guard is molded to your exact bite, so it doesn't slip or come loose mid-play. It stays where it belongs, when it matters most.
Easy to Breathe and Talk Through
Bulky, off-the-shelf guards can make it hard to call a play or catch your breath between sprints. A guard built specifically for you is slim enough to wear comfortably for a full practice or game, so it doesn't get in the way of how you actually compete.
Real Protection, Not Just a Formality
A properly fitted guard cushions the impact of a hit before it reaches your teeth and jaw, lowering the risk of chips and knocked-out teeth. It's the difference between walking off the field with a bruise and walking off with a dental emergency.
One Guard, Built to Last the Season
Because it's made specifically for you, a custom sportsguard holds its shape and fit through weeks of real use. No re-molding, no replacing it after it warps in a gym bag. You put it in once and trust it every time you step onto the field.
Getting Fitted Is Easier Than You Think
- Quick consultation: We'll check your bite and talk through which sport and level of activity you're protecting for, since that affects the guard's thickness and design.
- Precise impression: We take a fast, comfortable impression of your teeth to capture your exact bite.
- Custom fabrication: Your guard is built to those measurements, so it fits snugly without slipping or gapping.
- Fitting and adjustments: Once it's ready, we check the fit in person and make any small adjustments needed for comfort and performance.
- Ready for the season: You leave with a guard built to hold up to real contact, plus guidance on how to clean and store it between games.
What You Can Expect, In Dr. Ighani's Words
Getting fitted for a sportsguard is just one part of a much bigger promise: every visit here pretends to provide you with comfort, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. In this short video, Dr. Enzo Ighani shares what that promise looks like in practice, and why it shapes the way we approach every appointment, sportsguards included.
Have Questions About Exams and Cleanings?
A store-bought guard is shaped to fit a general range of mouths, which often means it's loose or bulky enough that athletes stop wearing it. A custom sportsguard is molded to your exact bite, so it stays in place and feels comfortable enough to keep wearing through a full season.
Any sport with contact or a risk of falls or flying equipment calls for a mouthguard: football, hockey, basketball, wrestling, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and even activities like skateboarding or mountain biking. If there's a chance of a hit to the face, a guard is worth having.
With proper care, a custom guard typically lasts a full season or longer, depending on how it's used and stored. Growing kids and teens may need a new one more often as their bite changes.
No. The impression appointment is quick, and once your guard is fabricated, a short follow-up visit confirms the fit. Most patients are ready to play with their new guard within a couple of visits.
Yes. Sportsguards can be made to fit comfortably over braces or around other orthodontic appliances. Just let us know what you're currently wearing so we can build the right fit.
Rinse it with cool water after every use and brush it gently with a toothbrush (no toothpaste needed). Store it in a vented case so it can dry out between games, and keep it out of hot cars and direct sunlight, since heat can warp the fit.