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Explore custom-fitted protection designed for comfort during sports and active pursuits.

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Sportsguards near you

Custom protection made for the way you play.

Cookstown Dental Centre provides high-quality, custom-made sportsguards designed around your teeth, bite, and activity. Our goal is a guard that feels secure, comfortable, and durable.

Whether you are a young athlete or an adult who enjoys recreational or competitive sport, we welcome patients from Cookstown, Innisfil, Barrie, Bradford, and nearby communities.

What is a sportsguard?

A protective cushion for your smile.

A sportsguard, also called a sports mouthguard, fits over the teeth to help cushion the mouth during activities where contact, falls, or fast-moving objects can cause injury.

It can reduce the risk and severity of broken or knocked-out teeth, cuts inside the mouth, and some jaw injuries. Protection is commonly recommended for hockey, football, rugby, basketball, soccer, martial arts, and many other active sports.

The custom-fit difference: your guard is made from an accurate record of your teeth so it stays in place, distributes force evenly, and allows more comfortable breathing and speaking.

Why wear a sportsguard?

Five reasons to protect your mouth before the game begins.

Competitive and recreational sports can expose the teeth, gums, lips, and jaw to sudden impact. A properly fitted guard adds a valuable layer of protection.

01

Protect your teeth

A guard helps cushion teeth against chips, fractures, and being knocked out during impact.

02

Protect your gums

Coverage over sharp tooth edges can reduce cuts to the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gum tissue.

03

Cushion the jaw

The appliance helps absorb and distribute some of the force from a blow to the face.

04

Play with confidence

A secure fit lets you focus on the game instead of constantly adjusting a loose mouthguard.

05

Prevent costly damage

Protecting teeth now can help avoid emergency care and complex restorative treatment later.

Custom versus store-bought

A guard only helps when you can wear it consistently.

Over-the-counter mouthguards come in general shapes and sizes. A dental sportsguard is fabricated from your mouth so it can offer a closer fit, better retention, and more dependable coverage.

Custom sportsguard

  • Made from a model of your teeth
  • Stays in place without constant clenching
  • Designed for easier breathing and communication
  • Material and thickness selected for your activity
  • Professionally checked and adjusted

Store-bought guard

  • Uses a standard or boil-and-bite shape
  • May feel bulky or shift during play
  • Can require clenching to keep it in position
  • May make speech and breathing feel less natural
  • Fit is not evaluated against your bite

The sportsguard process

From your fitting to game-ready protection.

The process generally takes about two weeks from the initial visit to final fitting, although laboratory timing can vary.

  1. 1

    Assess your needs

    We examine your mouth, bite, dental work, and discuss the sport or activities you play.

  2. 2

    Record your teeth

    An impression or digital scan creates an accurate model for a close, secure fit.

  3. 3

    Fabricate the guard

    A dental laboratory makes your guard from durable, dental-grade material, often in about one week.

  4. 4

    Check the fit

    You return so we can check retention, coverage, comfort, and how your teeth meet.

  5. 5

    Learn proper care

    We show you how to insert, remove, clean, store, and inspect your sportsguard.

Caring for your sportsguard

Keep it clean, protected, and ready to play.

  • Rinse with cool water before and after every use
  • Clean gently with a soft toothbrush and mild soap
  • Let it dry before storing it in its ventilated case
  • Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight
  • Bring it to dental checkups so we can inspect the fit
  • Replace it if it is damaged, distorted, or no longer fits

Why choose our team?

Protection planned around you.

We evaluate your teeth, bite, age, and activity before recommending a design. Each guard is made from durable dental material and checked by an experienced dental professional.

Made to match your teeth
Durable dental materials
Secure during active play
Easier breathing and speaking
A professionally checked bite
Care and replacement guidance
Get your custom sportsguard

When fit changes

Your protection should change when your smile does.

A sportsguard cannot protect properly if it has become loose, tight, thin, or damaged. Bring it to routine dental visits so we can check its coverage, condition, and fit.

Do not force a tight guard into place. Contact us if it creates pressure, no longer seats fully, or changes the way your teeth meet.

Growing athletes

New teeth and jaw growth can quickly change the fit. Children and teenagers often need replacement more frequently than adults.

Braces and orthodontics

A guard needs room for tooth movement and must be reviewed as braces or aligners change the position of the teeth.

New dental treatment

A crown, bridge, implant restoration, or major filling may alter the fit and require adjustment or a new appliance.

Visible wear or damage

Replace a guard that has tears, rough edges, deep chewing marks, thinning areas, distortion, or an unpleasant odour that cleaning cannot resolve.

Frequently asked questions

Before your first game with a new guard.

We will make sure you know how your guard should fit, feel, and be maintained before you leave the clinic.

How long do sportsguards last?

A well-maintained custom guard can last several years, and many adults use one for roughly three to five years. Growing children may need replacement every one to two years—or sooner—because their teeth and jaws are changing. We check the fit at routine visits.

Do sportsguards interfere with breathing or talking?

A properly fitted custom guard should stay in place without constant clenching, making breathing and communication easier than with a loose or bulky guard. A brief adjustment period is normal.

Can I wear a sportsguard with braces?

Yes. Protection is especially important because brackets can injure the lips and cheeks during impact. A guard for braces needs room for orthodontic movement and should be checked as treatment progresses.

How much does a custom sportsguard cost?

The exact fee depends on the design, material, and your individual needs. A custom appliance generally costs more than a store-bought guard but offers a professionally checked fit and more reliable protection. We provide an estimate before proceeding.

Real patient results

Before & after smile gallery.

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Areas We Serve

Neighbourhood dental care, close to home.

Located in Cookstown, Innisfil, our dental team welcomes patients from communities across South Simcoe, Barrie, and northern York Region.

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  • Cookstown
  • Innisfil
  • Simcoe
  • Lake Simcoe
  • Alcona
  • Stroud
  • Lefroy–Belle Ewart
  • Gilford
  • Churchill
  • Sandy Cove
  • Innisfil Heights
  • Fennell’s Corners
  • Bradford
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • Bond Head
  • Newton Robinson
  • New Tecumseth
  • Alliston
  • Beeton
  • Tottenham
  • Adjala–Tosorontio
  • Everett
  • Loretto
  • Barrie
  • Essa
  • Thornton
  • Baxter
  • Angus
  • Egbert
  • Ivy
  • Utopia
  • York Region
  • East Gwillimbury
  • Queensville
  • Holland Landing
  • Sharon
  • Schomberg
  • Nobleton

Don’t see your community listed? Contact us—we regularly welcome patients from throughout the surrounding region.

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