If you or your child participate in athletic activities, it is important to use a mouth guard. At Kirby Nelson Orthodontics, our orthodontist, Dr. Kirby Nelson, may recommend a mouth guard if you participate in basketball, boxing, football, gymnastics, hockey or any other contact sport.

While a number of types of athletic mouth guards are available, a custom-made mouth guard is the most effective in protecting your smile. A custom mouth guard is designed to comfortably fit your smile and prevent dental injury such as knocked out and chipped teeth.