Mouth Guards
Custom-crafted mouth guards and night guards are made of firm yet flexible plastic and are molded specifically to fit the shape of a child’s teeth. Mouth guards are often used during physical activity such as boxing, football, basketball or other contact sports in which the mouth might get hit; they protect the jaw, tongue, cheek lining and teeth from impact.
Night guards, by contrast, are useful for patients who grind or clench their teeth while sleeping. Both types of guards generally last between three and 10 years.
Custom-made oral appliances like these can also help treat conditions such as sleep apnea and tempromandibular joints disorders, or TMJ (sometimes known, only sometimes accurately, as “lockjaw”).
If your child plays sports or is experiencing problems of any kind with his or her mouth, teeth or jaw, let us know — we can examine them to determine whether a guard or appliance will be a good choice, then take an impression of your child’s teeth to make a custom-fit guard that will suit his or her exact needs.
Custom-crafted mouth guards and night guards are made of firm yet flexible plastic and are molded specifically to fit the shape of a child’s teeth. Mouth guards are often used during physical activity such as boxing, football, basketball or other contact sports in which the mouth might get hit; they protect the jaw, tongue, cheek lining and teeth from impact.
Night guards, by contrast, are useful for patients who grind or clench their teeth while sleeping. Both types of guards generally last between three and 10 years.
Custom-made oral appliances like these can also help treat conditions such as sleep apnea and tempromandibular joints disorders, or TMJ (sometimes known, only sometimes accurately, as “lockjaw”).
If your child plays sports or is experiencing problems of any kind with his or her mouth, teeth or jaw, let us know — we can examine them to determine whether a guard or appliance will be a good choice, then take an impression of your child’s teeth to make a custom-fit guard that will suit his or her exact needs
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“Took my daughter to this office. Dr. Gibson is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely skilled and has an incredible bedside manner. Her office is beautiful and kid friendly. In fact, it’s probably the nicest doctor’s office I’ve ever been to.”
– Marc R.
The entire staff, Dr. Gibson, the office, everything! Dr. Gibson relates to you and the kiddo, explains everything, and isn’t rushed. The hygienists are so sweet and so patient, same with the front desk ladies. The decor is SO AWESOME. And they give treats/goodies as you’re leaving. A five star rating is an understatement! Thank you, ladies!
Just took my 19-month-old daughter to her first dentist appt, and it was fantastic! The whole team was SO patient. Dr. Gibson easily took care of her, despite the squirming, and then blew bubbles with her! The office is adorable and the kids even get individual TVs while their teeth are cleaned… I wish Dr. Gibson was available to adults!
Dr. Gibson is so wonderful! She’s passionate and understanding and completely takes every patient and their needs to a personal level. She’s got the tender touch all kids need when seeing their doctor, of any type. Her office is exceptional. It’s so clean and modern yet so much fun for the little ones!