Sports (athletic) mouth guards are plastic dental appliances which when worn can provide a degree of protection for both the mouth's soft tissues (lips, cheeks, gums, tongue) and hard tissues (teeth and jaw bones). They also protect against concussions from blows to the head by cushioning the jaws upon impact. While all guards are made of plastic, their specific design, composition, and method of fabrication vary. When worn they can help to protect the hard and soft tissues of the mouth from damage caused by traumatic blows and collisions. At Peterson Family Dentistry, we will take impressions of your teeth and have a mouth guard custom made to fit your teeth. This will give you the very best protection.

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