Mouthguards for sport in Beylikdüzü: off-the-shelf or custom-made?
In contact sports and sports with a risk of falling, a mouthguard greatly reduces the chance of teeth breaking or being knocked out. Stock and boil-and-bite guards are cheap and quick; a custom guard is made from an impression, so it fits better and gets in the way of speaking and breathing less.
Who should wear a mouthguard?
- Combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing, judo, karate and taekwondo.
- Basketball, football, handball, hockey and rugby.
- Sports with a risk of falling, such as cycling, skateboarding, skating and skiing.
- Children and teenagers with braces who play contact sports.
- People with protruding upper front teeth, which break more easily in a knock.
Types of mouthguard
| Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Cheap, ready to use | Poor fit, hampers speaking and breathing |
| Boil-and-bite | Partly adapts to the mouth | Can end up thin, loses shape over time |
| Custom-made | Fits exactly, thickness tailored to the sport, more comfortable | Needs an impression, takes a few days |
A custom guard is made in a lab from an impression of your teeth. In growing children, it needs replacing as the teeth change.
If a tooth breaks or comes out on the pitch
- Hold a knocked-out tooth by the crown, not the root.
- If it's dirty, rinse briefly with milk or saline; don't scrub it.
- If possible, put it back in its socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it; otherwise keep it in milk.
- Get to a dentist as soon as possible; the first 30–60 minutes are critical.
We cover what to do in chipped or broken front tooth and, for children, knocked-out or broken tooth.
Looking after your mouthguard
- Rinse with cold water after each use and occasionally clean with a soft brush and soap.
- Don't wash it in hot water or leave it in the sun or a car; it will lose its shape.
- Keep it in a ventilated case.
- Replace it if it tears, gets thin or no longer fits.
Sports mouthguards at Dent32 in Beylikdüzü
At Dent32 we take impressions for custom mouthguards based on your sport and your teeth. We also help the families of children and teenagers who train at sports clubs in Beylikdüzü. Our dental clinic in Beylikdüzü: Barış Mah., Ginza Lavinya, E-5 Yanyolu No:30 D:179, 34520 Beylikdüzü, Istanbul. To book: +90 555 011 33 68 or the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear a mouthguard with braces?
Yes, and you should. Braces increase lip and cheek injuries in a knock; there are guards designed for orthodontic patients.
How long does a custom mouthguard take?
It's usually ready within a few days to a week after the impression.
How often should my child's mouthguard be replaced?
Because they're still growing and teeth are changing, often every season or whenever it stops fitting.
