Sports Guards in Carlsbad, CA
Is your child an aspiring athlete? Are you wondering how to protect their precious smile during sports activities? At Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we offer custom-made sports guards to keep your child’s teeth safe while they play! Our team specializes in creating comfortable and effective sports guards for children of all ages.
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Keep your little athlete’s teeth safe on the field. Call us now to learn more about our custom sports guards.
What are Sports Guards?
Sports guards, sometimes called mouth guards, are protective devices worn over the teeth during athletic activities. These custom-fitted guards act as a cushion, absorbing impact and preventing teeth, gums, and jaw injury. At Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we create sports guards tailored to your child’s unique dental structure, ensuring maximum protection and comfort.
The Importance of Sports Guards
Sports guards are super important for keeping your child’s smile safe during games and activities. Here’s why they’re a must-have:
- Prevent dental injuries like chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth
- Reduce the risk of soft tissue injuries to the lips, cheeks, and tongue
- Minimize jaw fractures and concussions
- Offer peace of mind for children and parents during sports
- Save time and money on potential emergency dental care
- Boost confidence in sports
- Meet regulations in organized sports
What to Expect During the Sports Guard Process
At Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we’ve made getting a sports guard fun and easy for kids. Here’s what you and your child can expect:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Fazeli will examine your child’s teeth and discuss their sports activities.
- Impression Taking: We’ll take a quick, comfortable impression of your child’s teeth.
- Custom Fabrication: Our lab creates a custom sports guard based on the impression.
- Fitting Appointment: We’ll ensure the guard fits perfectly and make any necessary adjustments.
- Care Instructions: We’ll teach your child to wear and care for their new sports guard.
- Follow-up: We’ll check the fit of the guard during regular dental visits.
When Are Sports Guards Required?
Sports guards are recommended for children participating in any contact sport or activity with a risk of falls or collisions. This includes:
- Team sports like football, basketball, and hockey
- Individual sports such as gymnastics, skateboarding, and martial arts
- Any activity where there’s a risk of impact on the face
It’s best to start using a sports guard when your child begins participating in these activities, regardless of age or skill level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should my child replace their sports guard?
We recommend replacing the guard yearly or sooner if it shows wear or damage.
Can my child wear a sports guard with braces?
Yes! We can create special sports guards designed to fit over braces.
Will a sports guard affect my child’s speech or breathing?
Custom-fitted guards are designed to minimize interference with speech and breathing. Your child may need a short adjustment period.
Why Choose Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics for Sports Guards in Carlsbad?
At Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, we’re passionate about protecting children’s smiles. Why parents love us:
- We create custom-fitted sports guards for optimal protection and comfort.
- Our team educates children on the importance of wearing sports guards.
- We offer personalized care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
- Our fun, friendly atmosphere makes dental visits enjoyable for kids.
Protect Your Child’s Smile on the Field Today!
Don’t wait for an injury – safeguard your child’s smile now! Contact Discovery Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics to schedule a sports guard fitting. We’re excited to help keep your young athlete’s teeth safe while they enjoy their favorite sports. Call us today and take the first step towards worry-free play for your child!
The Discovery Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics Experience
- Highest Level of Dental Care
- Friendly and Caring Staff
- Affordable Financing Options
- Personalized Dental Services
Hear From Our Patients
We’ve been here many times and it’s always been a good experience!
Best Dentist and even take Dental - Cal. They are great with my daughter who is autistic and my son that had previous bad experiences with dentists and now feels totally comfortable going 😊
Always Friendly and Accommodating
I’ve had such a wonderful experience bringing my children to Discovery Children’s Dentistry. The entire staff is incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming, which makes such a difference when bringing kids to the dentist. They go above and beyond to make my children feel comfortable and at ease during every visit.
Dr. Fazeli is very kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and take the time to explain everything clearly.
My kids actually look forward to their appointments, which says a lot! I’m so grateful to have found a pediatric dental office we can trust. Highly recommend to any parent looking for excellent dental care for their children.
I take my kids, ages 5 and 9, to Discovery and have had a great experience both with the cleanings as well as a cavity filling. They make my young kids feel comfortable from start to finish which is not always the case. The dentist is kind and thorough.
Dr. Fazeli and her staff were so great with my son who unfortunately had an appliance placed incorrectly causing him a great deal of discomfort. They fit him in promptly and were so gentle and made the removal so easy! I also really appreciated that she took the time to answer my questions after since our son is a more complicated case than most. The office also had a nice play area and a fun prize at the end which my son loved!
We love this dental office. The staff are all lovely and kind. It’s clean and well managed and our kids are always comfortable and love going.
Highly recommend bring your kids here. The office is so fun for the kids, staff is fantastic. The dentist is extremely kind and warm. My son’s first dentist apt was extremely fun for him and I’m going to be coming back from now on. Best decision I made. I wish I could see her as an adult client haha ❤️ my son wants to come back because of his experience was truly awesome and fun .
The people here are great!!
Clean office, nice and friendly staff, patient and kind dentist. Great office for those who has special needs kids.
From the front desk to the dental chair, every visit feels welcoming and professional. I truly appreciate the time you take to explain everything clearly and make each appointment comfortable. Extend my gratitude to everyone in the office - you make going to the dentist genuinely a positive experience.
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Michael McIntosh
Dr. Afsoon Fazeli is kind and knowledgeable dentist. She was patient with all my questions and gave me a lot of helpful information. Her transparency helped me to understand my son’s oral situation so that I felt very informed moving forward with our next steps.
My kids love Dr. Fazeli and the team at Discovery Children’s! The team is so kind and my kids enjoy the atmosphere? They even asked me when they get to come back!
Wonderful staff and very trustworthy Dr. i would recommend this practice to anyone.
10/10 experience! Dr.Fazeli was great with my kids and she explained everything to me in a simple clear way!
Had a great experience at this dentist office. All of the staff were lovely. I’m really glad this will be my girls first memory of the dentist.
The hygienists walked both girls through each step before doing it. They allowed me to sit on the chair and hold them for comfort. They were offered headphones to listen to the tv show playing from screens in the ceiling. My older daughter was given a coin at the end of each appointment where she could pick from many varieties of prize machines. My younger daughter was given an age appropriate toy that was safe for her. The waiting area has tablets and some toys and is bright, colorful, and welcoming. My older daughter needed a document signed to start school and that was done easily and quickly.
Neither girl had any issues with their teeth while we were patients, but the dentist offered tips to keep it that way depending on each girls’ mouth.
Highly recommended and wish we weren’t so far away to continue going.
Absolutely AMAZING experience at Discovery Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics! From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional, making both parents and kids feel comfortable right away. Dr. Afsoon Faseli is truly wonderful—so caring, patient, and kind. She took the time to explain everything in a fun, kid-friendly way and made the entire visit stress-free and enjoyable. Our kids left with big smiles and were actually excited to come back (a total win!). We are so grateful to have found such an outstanding dental office and highly recommend Discovery Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics to any family looking for exceptional kids’ dental care! 🌟🦷✨
We live in kauai and I needed a pediatric expert to view an xray for a second opinion (I was willing to fly for treatment if needed and was feeling very concerned about the treatment plan). After 7 calls, no other dentists would even look at the image. Discovery dental was so kind in offering her expert advice on the x-ray. She even looked at the other x-rays and mentioned a cavity to look out for. I was so impressed with her bedside manner, time provided, and guidance.
The office comes well recommended by others and they would certainly be my go-to if i was based in Encinitas. I plan to go there on our trips back and forth.
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About our Office
- CA (License 18945). View License Information
- Insurance: We work with most insurance providers.
- No Insurance? No problem, call (760) 438-1279 for more information.
- Financing Options: We offer a wide range of dental financing options.
- We serve patients from the following counties: San Diego
- We serve patients from the following cities: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista, San Diego & the surrounding communities.
- Have Questions? Please feel free to contact us at (760) 438-1279
Helpful links: WebMD (Mouth Guards) | ADA (Glossary of Dental Terms)