Athletic protection
Sport Guards
Custom-fitted mouthguards that protect your teeth, jaw, and soft tissues during contact and collision sports — built to fit your mouth precisely, not a generic shelf size.
Protection that actually stays in place
Stock mouthguards and boil-and-bite guards from sporting goods stores offer minimal protection because they do not fit the contours of your individual teeth and jaw. A loose guard shifts during impact, provides uneven force distribution, and is uncomfortable enough that many athletes simply stop wearing it.
At Comfy Denture & Hearing Clinic, we fabricate custom sport guards from impressions of your teeth. The result is a guard that fits securely, stays in place during contact, allows normal breathing and communication, and provides significantly better shock absorption than any over-the-counter alternative.
Why a custom sport guard makes a difference
Superior fit & retention
Fabricated from impressions of your exact teeth, a custom guard stays firmly in place during impact — no shifting, no repositioning between plays.
Better shock absorption
Custom guards use thicker, higher-grade materials calibrated to your bite, distributing impact forces more effectively than thin stock alternatives.
Protects teeth and jaw joints
A well-fitted guard cushions not just the teeth but also the temporomandibular joints, reducing the risk of jaw fractures and concussion-related forces.
Comfortable enough to wear consistently
Athletes are far more likely to wear a guard that fits comfortably and does not interfere with breathing or communication — which is the only guard that actually protects you.
Durable construction
Custom sport guards are made from medical-grade ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) or laminated materials that withstand repeated high-impact use season after season.
Available in custom colours
Choose colours to match your team uniform or personal preference — custom guards can be made in single colours, two-tone, or with team logos.
Who needs a sport guard?
Any sport involving contact, collision, or the risk of a fall puts your teeth and jaw at risk. A custom guard is recommended for:
Contact sports
Football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse, and martial arts — sports with direct player-to-player contact where dental injuries are most common.
Collision sports
Basketball, soccer, and baseball involve frequent accidental collisions and errant equipment that can cause significant dental trauma.
Extreme & action sports
Skateboarding, BMX, mountain biking, and snowboarding carry a high risk of falls and impacts to the face and jaw.
Combat sports
Boxing, MMA, wrestling, and kickboxing require robust oral protection as a mandatory part of competition equipment.
Getting your custom sport guard
Consultation
We discuss your sport, level of play, and any specific protection requirements — including whether you wear braces or have existing dental work that needs to be accommodated.
Impressions
Precise impressions of your upper and lower arches are taken. These ensure the guard fits your teeth exactly and does not shift during use.
Material & colour selection
You choose your preferred material thickness and colour or colour combination. We guide you toward the right specification for your sport and level of contact.
Custom fabrication
Your guard is fabricated in our laboratory from medical-grade EVA, pressure-laminated to the exact contours of your teeth for a precise, retentive fit.
Fitting & care instructions
We seat the guard, confirm the fit and bite, and walk you through how to clean, store, and maintain it for a full season of use.
60×
more protective than no guard — the ADA recommendation for all contact sports
1–3
seasons of use from a well-maintained custom sport guard
200k+
dental injuries occur in sport each year in the US — most are preventable
Frequently asked questions
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Protect your smile this season
Book a sport guard consultation at any of our three Washington locations. We will take impressions and have your custom guard ready before your next game.