Custom Mouthguards – Gentle Care Smile, Vermont

Protect teeth, jaws, and smiles with a mouthguard designed to fit precisely and feel comfortable. At Gentle Care Smile in Vermont, we provide custom mouthguards for contact sports and night-time teeth grinding (bruxism), helping prevent injuries, fractures, and ongoing wear.

Custom Mouthguards – Gentle Care Smile, Vermont

Protect teeth, jaws, and smiles with a mouthguard designed to fit precisely and feel comfortable. At Gentle Care Smile in Vermont, we provide custom mouthguards for contact sports and night-time teeth grinding (bruxism), helping prevent injuries, fractures, and ongoing wear.

Why Choose a Custom Mouthguard?

Why Choose a Custom Mouthguard?

Superior fit and comfort compared to over-the-counter “boil-and-bite” guards

Better protection against impacts, fractures, and soft‑tissue injuries

Stable retention for clear breathing and speaking during sport

Durable materials tailored to activity level or grinding severity

Reduced jaw strain and morning headaches for bruxism sufferers

Sports Mouthguards

Sports Mouthguards

A well-fitted sports mouthguard cushions blows to the face, reducing the risk of:

  • Chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth
  • Cuts to lips, cheeks, and tongue
  • Jaw joint injuries and concussion risk mitigation
  • Damage to braces and dental work

Features

Features

  • Custom-moulded for a snug, secure fit
  • Multiple thickness options based on sport and level of contact
  • Options to accommodate braces and orthodontic appliances
  • Team colours or name ID available on request

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Night-time clenching and grinding can lead to:

  • Tooth wear, cracks, and sensitivity
  • Jaw and facial muscle pain, morning headaches
  • Broken fillings, crowns, or veneers
  • TMJ strain

A custom occlusal splint (night guard) helps distribute forces evenly and protects teeth and restorations while relaxing jaw muscles.

Types of Night Guards

Types of Night Guards

  • Hard acrylic splints for durability and heavy grinding
  • Dual-laminate (hard/soft) for comfort with strength
  • Upper or lower arch design based on bite and comfort

We’ll recommend the most suitable style after a bite and wear assessment.

The Process

The Process

Assessment

Discuss sport type or grinding symptoms, examine teeth and bite

Digital scan or impressions

Accurate records for precise fit

Fabrication

Guard is crafted to the chosen thickness and design

Fit and adjustments

Fine-tuned for comfort, retention, and speech

Care guidance

Cleaning, storage, and replacement intervals

Turnaround is typically 1–2 weeks. Express options may be available upon request.

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

  • Rinse before and after use; brush gently with a soft toothbrush and non-abrasive cleaner
  • Avoid hot water (can distort shape)
  • Store dry in a ventilated case away from pets and heat
  • Bring the guard to check-ups for fit assessment and hygiene review
  • Replace if cracked, loose, or after major dental work or orthodontic changes

FAQs

FAQs

Can I use a chemist's mouthguard?

Over-the-counter guards are generic and often bulky or loose. Custom guards provide better protection, fit, and comfort—especially important for contact sports and consistent nighttime use.

Custom guards are low-profile and carefully fitted, allowing easier breathing and clearer speech than stock options.

With proper care, sports guards often last a season or more; night guards vary based on grinding intensity. We’ll review wear at each visit.

Yes—protection is even more important. We can make a guard that fits over braces and accommodates tooth movement.

Many patients report reduced morning headaches and jaw muscle soreness once forces are better distributed. Results depend on individual habits and bite.

Safeguard teeth with a professionally fitted sports mouthguard or night guard at Gentle Care Smile in Vermont. Book an appointment to get protected—on the field and while asleep.