TL;DR: At a Glance
- The Problem: Store-bought “boil-and-bite” mouthguards are bulky, making it hard for athletes to breathe, speak, and hydrate on the field.
- The Solution: A custom mouthguard fabricated by a dentist provides a slim, perfect fit that stays securely on the teeth without the need to clench the jaw.
- Local Protection: Whether your student-athlete plays for Creighton Prep, Westside, Omaha Central, or a local club team, a custom guard offers maximum defense against severe dental trauma.
- Fast Process: Getting fitted at our Midtown Omaha office takes just a few minutes of chair time.
Why Are Custom Mouthguards Better Than Store-Bought?
If your child plays a contact sport, protecting their teeth is just as important as protecting their head or knees. Unfortunately, many parents rely on store-bought mouthguards, which require you to boil the plastic and bite into it to create a shape.
This often results in a bulky, loose-fitting guard. Because it doesn’t fit securely, the athlete is forced to keep their jaw clenched just to hold it in place.
A custom mouthguard from Parr Dental is fabricated using a precise impression of your child’s exact dental anatomy. This creates a slim, perfectly snug fit that snaps into place. Because it stays secure without clenching, the athlete can breathe heavy oxygen freely, drink water on the sidelines, and shout plays to their teammates clearly.
How Do Custom Mouthguards Prevent Dental Emergencies?
Having treated Omaha families since 1985, we have seen firsthand how sports-related facial impacts are a leading cause of broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and severe jaw injuries.
A custom mouthguard provides superior shock absorption by evenly distributing the force of an impact across all the teeth, rather than concentrating that destructive energy on a single point of contact (like a front tooth). This tailored, professional-grade protection is absolutely vital for high-contact sports like football, wrestling, basketball, and soccer.
Investing in a custom guard now is significantly more affordable—and far less painful—than emergency restorative dental work later.
How Do I Get a Custom Mouthguard in Omaha?
Getting a custom mouthguard is a fast, entirely painless process. During a quick visit to our Midtown Omaha office (conveniently located near I-80 for busy parents), we will take a highly accurate impression of your athlete’s teeth. We then use that impression to fabricate a durable, professional-grade mouthguard designed specifically for their mouth.
As a family-owned dental practice in Omaha, we know how hectic sports seasons can be, which is why we make scheduling easy and respect your time.
Gear Up Before the First Game
Don’t wait until a close call on the field to upgrade your child’s protective gear. Keep their smile safe all season long.
Call us today at (402) 556-7794 to schedule a quick mouthguard impression, or Request Your Appointment Online Here.