Kids Mouth Guards in NW Calgary
All Smiles Dental Care makes custom-fitted kids mouth guards in NW Calgary for children who play sports. Your dentist makes the guard from impressions of your child's teeth for a close fit and comfortable wear.
Why Kids Need a Sports Mouth Guard
A fall, elbow or ball to the face can chip, crack or knock out a tooth. A mouth guard cushions the blow and helps protect the teeth, lips and jaw. Children should wear one whenever they take part in a sport where the face could be hit. This protection is part of our kids dentist care, and your child's regular dentist knows their teeth best.
Custom, Boil-and-Bite or Stock: Which Mouth Guard?
| Type | How it is made | Fit and comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Custom-fitted | Made by your dentist from impressions of your child's teeth | Closest fit and most comfortable |
| Boil-and-bite | Softened in hot water and shaped by biting, bought at a sporting goods store | A better fit than stock, but less precise |
| Stock | Pre-formed and ready to wear | Least protective and often bulky |
Benefits of a Custom Guard
- Fits your child's teeth closely
- Thicker protective material in key areas
- Easier breathing and speaking than a bulky guard
- More comfortable, so children are more likely to wear it
- Durable construction
- Available in custom colours and designs
How We Make a Custom Mouth Guard
- Book a visit. Call 403-777-3567 or book online and tell us about your child's sport.
- Exam and impressions. Your dentist checks your child's teeth and takes impressions.
- Fitting. We check the finished guard for fit and comfort and show your child how to wear and clean it.
- Follow-up. We check the fit at later visits as your child's mouth changes.
If your child chips or loses a tooth in a sports injury, see our emergency dentist page for what to do.
Caring for a Mouth Guard
- Rinse with cool water or mouthwash after each use
- Brush it gently with a toothbrush
- Store it in a ventilated case
- Keep it away from heat
- Replace it if it is worn, damaged or no longer fits
Because children's mouths change as baby teeth fall out and adult teeth come in, a custom guard may need replacing about once a year or sooner. Learn more about why primary teeth are important.
Looking for a Night Guard?
Sports guards and night guards are not the same. If you or your teen grind your teeth during sleep, see our page on night guards and mouth guards.
Why Choose All Smiles Dental Care for Your Child's Mouth Guard
- General dentists caring for children and adults at one clinic
- Custom-fitted guards made from impressions
- Direct insurance billing
- 0% financing available
- Monday evening hours, early Thursday and Friday starts and Saturday appointments
Cost of a Kids Mouth Guard
The cost depends on your child's needs, so we cannot give a price here. We bill insurance directly and offer 0% financing. Call 403-777-3567 and our team can explain your coverage and options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a mouth guard?
Children should wear a mouth guard whenever they play a sport with a risk of contact to the face, such as hockey, football, basketball or martial arts. A mouth guard helps cushion blows to the teeth, lips and jaw. Ask your dentist whether your child's sport and mouth call for one.
What is the difference between custom, boil-and-bite and stock mouth guards?
Stock guards come pre-formed and offer the least protection and comfort. Boil-and-bite guards from sporting goods stores are softened in hot water and moulded by biting. A custom guard is made by your dentist from impressions of your child's teeth, so it fits closely and is generally more comfortable to wear.
Can my child wear a mouth guard with braces?
Children with braces or other appliances should ask their dentist before choosing a guard, because the fit matters. Our dentists can advise on a suitable option for your child's mouth. Call 403-777-3567 to talk it through before the sports season starts.
How long does a kids mouth guard last?
A custom guard may need replacing about once a year, or sooner if your child's mouth changes a lot, for example when baby teeth fall out or new teeth come in. Replace any guard that is worn, cracked or no longer fits well. Your dentist can check the fit at each visit.
How do I clean a child's mouth guard?
Rinse the guard with cool water or mouthwash after each use and brush it gently with a toothbrush. Store it in a ventilated case and keep it away from heat, such as a hot car, because heat can warp it. Do not let siblings or friends share a guard.
Does a mouth guard also help with grinding?
Sports mouth guards are made for protection during activity. Night guards for grinding are a different device. If you think your child grinds their teeth, mention it at a check-up and your dentist can advise. Adults can read about our night guards and mouth guards on a separate page.
Book a Custom Mouth Guard for Your Child
Sports season coming up? Call All Smiles Dental Care or book online to get your child fitted.
- Monday:9 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday:8 AM to 4 PM
- Wednesday:8 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday:7 AM to 4 PM
- Friday:7 AM to 4 PM
- Saturday:9 AM to 4 PM
- Sunday:Closed
All Smiles Dental Care, 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW, #206, Calgary, AB T3A 5K8, 403-777-3567
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