Sports Mouthguards · Custom Fit · 3D-Printed

Custom sports mouthguards — real protection, real fit

Hockey, football, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, martial arts — any contact sport benefits from a properly fitted mouthguard. Our custom guards are 3D-printed in our on-site SprintRay lab from a digital scan of your teeth. Better fit, better protection, better breathing than over-the-counter alternatives.

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Why custom mouthguards matter

Generic guards leave too much to chance

A sports mouthguard's job is to absorb impact, distribute force across the dental arch, and protect teeth, lips, and jaw from injury during a hit. Generic boil-and-bite mouthguards from a sporting goods store provide some protection, but they're a compromise — they're bulky, fit loosely, can interfere with breathing and speech, and often get spit out during play. Players end up not wearing them, which defeats the point.

Custom mouthguards are made from a precise scan of your specific dentition. They're thinner where it doesn't matter for protection, thicker where it does, fit closely so they stay in place, and don't impede breathing or communication during play. The investment in a custom guard typically pays off in actual consistent use — a guard that fits well gets worn.

Our sports guards are 3D-printed in our on-site SprintRay lab from an intraoral scan — no putty impressions. Modern dental 3D-print materials produce guards with the right balance of impact absorption and durability for contact sport use. Standard turnaround is typically one to two visits from initial scan to fitted delivery.

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Why a Suncoast sports guard

What sets ours apart

3D-printed from a digital scan — precise fit, no putty impressions
On-site SprintRay lab — fast turnaround, no shipping delays
Stays in place during play — less chance of getting spit out at the wrong moment
Custom thickness profile — protection where you need it, comfort where you don't
Adjusted in person if anything bothers you during early wear
Multiple color options available — make it part of your team kit
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What to expect

From scan to game-ready guard

Typically one to two visits from initial scan to a guard you can wear in your next game.

1

Consultation and color choice

Quick chat about which sport you play, any prior dental injuries, and how aggressively you play. Choose a color or color combination for the guard if you want one — many players match team colors.

2

Digital intraoral scan

An intraoral scanner captures a 3D model of your dentition — no putty impressions. The scan is the manufacturing input for the guard.

3

Guard design

The guard is designed digitally with the right thickness profile for the sport — heavier protection for high-contact, leaner for sports where breathing and speech matter more.

4

3D printing in our on-site lab

Production happens on our SprintRay printer using dental-grade impact-absorbing material. Typical turnaround is a day or two from scan to finished guard.

5

Fit and game-time check

You try the guard, we adjust anything that's tight or loose, and you head to practice with it. Come back if anything bothers you after a few wears; small adjustments are quick.

Sports mouthguards — frequently asked

Common questions about custom sports guards.

Yes, especially for serious players. Store-bought guards are bulky, fit loosely, interfere with breathing and speech, and tend not to get worn consistently. Custom guards are thinner, better-fitting, and stay in place — so players actually wear them. A guard that gets worn protects you; one that's left in the locker doesn't.
Any contact or collision sport — hockey, football, lacrosse, rugby, boxing, MMA, martial arts, basketball, water polo. Even non-contact sports with high impact potential (mountain biking, BMX, gymnastics) benefit. If there's a real risk of mouth or jaw impact, a custom guard is worth the investment.
Typically 1 to 2 seasons for adults, less for growing kids whose teeth are changing position. Wear patterns and visible damage are signs to replace. We check yours at routine cleanings and recommend replacement when the guard is no longer protective.
We can still make custom guards for growing kids, with the understanding they'll need replacement as new teeth come in or jaw growth changes the fit. We size them to accommodate some growth where possible. For kids in active growth phases, replacement frequency is higher than for adults.
Some private dental plans cover sports mouthguards in full or in part; some don't. Coverage typically depends on plan specifics. CDCP doesn't typically cover sports guards. We predetermine benefits and discuss out-of-pocket cost upfront.
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Book a free consultation. We'll scan your teeth, discuss color options, and have your custom sports guard ready within a week or two. No more bulky generic guards getting spit out mid-play.

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