2725 Park Dr, Suite 1, Clearwater, FL 33763
Protect Your Smile Every Time You Compete
Whether you're playing youth soccer, high school football, adult recreational leagues, or competitive contact sports, your teeth are at risk every time you step onto the field. A single collision, fall, or errant elbow can result in a chipped, cracked, or knocked-out tooth — and dental injuries sustained during sports are among the most common and most preventable dental emergencies we see.
At Boulevard Dental in Clearwater, Dr. Jason Kopakin provides custom-fitted sports mouthguards for athletes of all ages. Our guards are made from precise impressions of your teeth, offering a level of protection, comfort, and fit that no store-bought option can match. Protecting your smile before an injury happens is always easier — and far less expensive — than repairing one after the fact.
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Why Athletes Need a Mouthguard
The mouth is one of the most vulnerable areas of the body during athletic activity. According to the American Dental Association, athletes who do not wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer dental injuries than those who do. Sports-related dental injuries can include:
- Chipped or fractured teeth
- Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
- Cracked tooth roots
- Soft tissue lacerations to the lips, cheeks, and tongue
- Jaw fractures
- Concussions — mouthguards help absorb and distribute impact force away from the jaw and skull
A properly fitted mouthguard acts as a cushion that absorbs and redistributes the force of impact, significantly reducing the risk of these injuries during both practice and competition.
Custom Sports Mouthguards for All Ages
At Boulevard Dental Clearwater, we fit athletes of every age and skill level for custom mouthguards — from youth league players just starting out to adult recreational and competitive athletes.
- Youth Athletes — Children and teenagers are particularly at risk for sports-related dental injuries because their permanent teeth are still developing. Protecting those teeth now helps ensure a healthy, complete smile for life. Our team is experienced in working with younger patients and making the process quick and comfortable.
- Adult Athletes — Whether you play in a recreational league on weekends or compete at a higher level, your teeth are just as vulnerable. Adult athletes also have more to lose — restoring a damaged tooth in an adult requires more involved and costly treatment than in a developing child.
How We Create Your Custom Sports Mouthguard
Getting a custom mouthguard at Boulevard Dental Clearwater is fast and straightforward — typically completed in just two short appointments:
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Appointment 1 – Impression
Your Clearwater dentist takes accurate impressions of your upper teeth. These are sent to a dental lab where your mouthguard is custom fabricated to the exact contours of your smile. Turnaround is typically one to two weeks.
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Appointment 2 – Fitting
When your mouthguard is ready, you'll return to our office for a quick fitting. We'll check that it seats correctly, feels comfortable, and allows you to breathe and speak naturally. Any minor adjustments are made before you leave.
Caring for Your Sports Mouthguard
A well-maintained mouthguard will serve you through many seasons of play. To keep it clean and in good condition:
- Rinse it with cool water before and after every use
- Clean it with a toothbrush and mild soap — avoid toothpaste, which can be abrasive
- Store it in the ventilated case provided to keep it clean and allow it to dry between uses
- Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, which can warp the material
- Inspect it regularly for signs of wear, tears, or thinning and replace it when needed
- Bring it to your routine dental appointments so we can evaluate its condition
- Replace it if it no longer fits properly, particularly for growing children whose teeth and jaw are still changing
Ready to Protect Your Smile This Season
Don't wait until after an injury to think about protection. A custom sports mouthguard from Boulevard Dental Clearwater is one of the most straightforward investments you can make in your long-term oral health — and one of the easiest appointments you'll ever have at our office.
We welcome athletes of all ages and offer morning and afternoon appointments Monday through Friday. Our Clearwater office is conveniently located in north-central Clearwater near SR 580 and US 19 in Pinellas County.
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