Sports Dentistry

Sports Dentistry & Custom Mouthguards for Kids in Peoria, AZ

A custom sports mouthguard is the best way to protect your young athlete’s teeth. At Kidz-R-Kool in Peoria, AZ, our board-certified pediatric dentists fit kids with comfortable, custom mouthguards and provide fast first aid for sports dental injuries - so your child can play hard and smile bright.

Sports build confidence, teamwork, and healthy kids - and a little protection keeps that winning smile safe. At Kidz-R-Kool Pediatric Dentistry, our approach to kids’ sports dentistry and mouthguards in Peoria, AZ helps young athletes stay in the game and out of the dental emergency chair. Dr. Morghan Teeters, Dr. Fatima Pimentel, and Dr. Anna Green fit children with custom mouthguards made to protect growing smiles, and we’re always here when a sports mishap happens. A dental injury should never sideline your child’s love of the game - and the right mouthguard means it usually won’t.

Why Mouthguards Matter for Young Athletes

Mouth and tooth injuries are among the most common injuries in youth sports - and among the most preventable. A properly fitted mouthguard cushions impact and dramatically lowers the risk of chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth, as well as injuries to the lips, cheeks, and jaw. Studies show athletes who skip mouthguards are far more likely to suffer a dental injury, which is why we recommend one for any child playing contact or high-impact sports.

Custom Mouthguards vs. Store-Bought

You’ll find stock and “boil-and-bite” mouthguards at any sporting-goods store, but a dentist-made custom mouthguard is in a different league. Molded precisely to your child’s teeth, it offers a better fit, stronger protection, and greater comfort - which means your child is far more likely to actually keep it in during play. It won’t slip or make it hard to talk or breathe, and it holds up better over a busy season. For a growing athlete, that comfort-and-fit advantage is exactly what keeps the mouthguard on the teeth and not in the gym bag.

First Aid for Common Sports Dental Injuries

Even with precautions, accidents happen. Here’s how to respond fast:

• Knocked-out tooth: Time is critical. Handle the tooth by the crown (never the root), keep it in cold milk (or saliva/saline if milk isn’t handy), don’t let it dry out, and get to us immediately.
• Chipped or cracked tooth: Rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and call us - a prompt exam (and possibly an X-ray) guides treatment, from simple bonding to more involved repair.
• Displaced (moved) tooth: Don’t try to reposition it yourself. Apply a cold compress for swelling and contact us right away.

For any sports dental emergency, call us immediately - see our dental emergencies page for full first-aid steps.

Getting Your Child’s Custom Mouthguard

Fitting a custom mouthguard is quick and easy: we take a mold (or digital scan) of your child’s teeth and craft a guard built just for them. As your young athlete grows and their teeth change, we’ll check the fit and update it when needed so protection keeps pace with their game.