What can I do to protect my child’s teeth during sporting events?

Soft plastic mouthguards can be used to protect a child’s teeth, lips, cheeks and gums from sport related injuries. Sporting goods stores provide sufficient, moldable sportsguards for younger children that are still growing and changing.  A custom-fitted mouthguard developed by a pediatric dentist will protect your teenager, who has full permanent teeth, from injuries to the teeth, face and even provide protection from severe injuries to the head.