Step 1
Evaluate
We review the activity, injury risk, dental development, appliances, and fit requirements.
Preventative dental care in Las Vegas
Custom Mouthguards in Las Vegas
A custom mouthguard is made to fit a patient's teeth and may help reduce dental injury during sports or physical activity. Dr. Camy Kwok evaluates the teeth, bite, growth, braces, and activity before recommending an appliance at Avocabo Dental & Orthodontics.
What Does Custom Mouthguards Involve?
A sports mouthguard is a removable protective appliance made from resilient material. A custom design is based on records of the mouth and can be adjusted for fit, retention, and the needs of the activity.
Who May Benefit?
Children, teens, or adults participating in contact, collision, or other activities with a risk of impact to the mouth may benefit. Patients with braces or changing teeth need an appliance designed and monitored for those conditions.
An in-person evaluation is required before Dr. Camy Kwok can recommend care for an individual patient.
What Can Patients Expect?
Step 2
Record and make
An impression or digital scan is used to create a mouthguard for the patient's anatomy.
Step 3
Fit and maintain
The appliance is checked and the patient receives instructions for wear, cleaning, storage, and replacement.
Potential Benefits
- Can help cushion teeth and oral tissues during impact
- Custom fit may improve retention during activity
- Can be planned around orthodontic appliances when appropriate
Limitations and Considerations
- Cannot prevent every dental, jaw, or head injury
- Fit can change with growth, tooth eruption, or orthodontic movement
- Protection depends on wearing and caring for the appliance correctly
What Alternatives May Be Considered?
Store-bought stock or boil-and-bite guards are alternatives, but fit and suitability vary. Sport-specific face protection may also be appropriate and does not necessarily replace a mouthguard.
Comfort, Recovery, and Aftercare
A new guard should feel secure without causing sores or interfering excessively with breathing. Rinse after use, clean as directed, allow it to dry, store it in a ventilated case, and keep it away from heat and pets.
When Should You Contact Our Office?
Contact us if the guard becomes loose, tight, torn, distorted, sharp, or uncomfortable, or if teeth move or braces change. Seek prompt evaluation after a dental injury even when a mouthguard was worn.
Call us at 702-623-8832Insurance and Payment
Benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and treatment. Our team can help review available benefit information and discuss payment options after an evaluation; coverage is not guaranteed. Visit our insurance and payment page for current practice information.
Custom Mouthguards FAQs
Yes, but the guard must allow for brackets, wires, and planned tooth movement. Fit should be checked as treatment progresses.
Replace it when fit changes, material breaks down, damage develops, or growth and treatment make the appliance unsuitable.
A mouthguard can help protect teeth and oral tissues, but it should not be represented as preventing every head injury or concussion.
Have Questions About Custom Mouthguards?
Schedule an in-person evaluation at our Las Vegas office to discuss your concerns and appropriate next steps.
Request an Appointment