Protecting your child’s teeth (and much more!) with well-fitting, highly durable sports mouth guards

If your child aspires to the Rockets, Texans, or the heights of their sport, that young athlete needs a mouthguard! We at Mona Dental for Kids in Spring, Texas, emphasize that not all kids’ mouthguards for sports are created equal. Understanding why the quality, durability, and custom fit of your child’s protective oral appliance matters so much first requires understanding what is at stake. 

Sports-related oral injuries 

Injuries that result from sports accidents or contact take on many different forms: 

• Cracks or splits to the teeth 
• A fractured root 
• “Intrusion,” when teeth are displaced and knocked back into the jawbone 
• Avulsed or “knocked-out” teeth 
• Soft tissue injuries, such as to the lips and cheeks 

Additionally, blows to the mouth, head, neck, and face region are associated with a concussion risk. 

Getting ahead of sports injuries at the dentist’s office

The traumas listed above result in the need for often aggressive, costly, and time-consuming treatment.  

We can help your child avoid the pain and need for extensive treatment with custom sports mouthguards. Our dentist, Dr. Mona Houshiar, makes models of your mouth. These models fabricate a mouthguard that fits your child perfectly. A perfect fit supports optimal protection from damage and injuries. These devices limit movement, provide cushion, and help absorb the blow from impacts to minimize the risk of concussion. 

Plus, since our mouthguards fit so well, your child will likely wear them as intended. This fact points to a big challenge with stock or “one size fits all” mouthguards, like the type you can buy online or at the store. They are designed to fit all mouths, which means they fit no one’s mouth. This ill-fit makes them a pain to wear, and they are not made of the durable and high-quality materials that professionals like Mona Dental for Kids use to make their sports guards. 

Our devices are made to last and are not vulnerable to premature breakage or wear and tear. During regular check-ups, Dr. Houshiar also checks that your child’s appliance is still in great shape. This ensures that it continues to play a protective role in your child’s pursuit of sports greatness! 

Call (832) 662-3008 with questions or to schedule an appointment today. 

Mona Houshiar, DDS

Dr. Mona Houshiar is a highly skilled pediatric dentist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to preventing dental issues and promoting lifelong oral health. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UCLA and completed residencies at the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center and the University of Connecticut. As a trusted member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, Dr. Houshiar stays current on the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach fosters trust and comfort, both in her practice and through her community service for underserved children.

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