Mouthguards in Portland, OR
Custom mouthguards protect the lips, teeth, arches, gums and brain to minimize and prevent injury. For contact sports like boxing, football, hockey and rugby, we recommend mouthguards, as well as regular dental treatments.
It’s particularly important to have a well fitting mouthguard if you have braces or other orthodontic appliances. Any blow to the mouth area can cause cuts and tears to the soft tissue inside your mouth, as well as harming the wires and brackets of your braces.
Another advantage of a custom-fitted mouthguard is helping to prevent concussions. When a severe blow slams your lower and upper teeth together, the force can impact your brain triggering a concussion.
We will help you select the right mouthguard for you and your sport. The ideal mouthguard should be well fitted for your mouth, easy to clean and tear-resistant. We’ll also make sure it doesn’t affect your breathing while you wear it.
The Advantages of a Mouthguard
You may be able to purchase an athletic or night mouthguard at your local pharmacy, but these appliances often lack the correct structure to protect your smile effectively. They typically need to be fitted using a microwave, and this process often results in an ill-fitting, uncomfortable mouthguard. Mouthguards that do not fit properly can cause gum swelling, jaw soreness, and general discomfort. They can also fall out of your mouth more easily, leaving your smile vulnerable to a dental injury. In addition, these store-bought devices only cover the top row of your teeth.
With a custom mouthguard, you can rest assured that your device is perfectly fitted to your smile and will not fall out during the big game or as you sleep. Professional mouth guards are also sturdier and will last longer than their generic cousins.
Testimonials
Crown and filling experience went better than I expected. It's normally a painful process for me. Staff is always friendly and easy to deal with. We appreciate that they offer us different options since we don't have dental insurance.
Ilus Ka
Everyone is so nice and friendly. If you’re looking for a new dentist and team, I highly recommend Bethany Dental. I’ve gone in a few times for anual cleanings and some cavity fillings and I’ve left satisfied every time.
Marlyne Rodriguez
The staff was very friendly. Dr. Austria was very friendly and asked me lots of questions and listened to me. He made my appointment easy and stress free. I would recommend going to this office for your dental care.
Marcia Reyes
I just spent a very relaxing (really!) 2.75 hours being prepped for a new crown and having 3 fillings put in. Honestly, except for a slight prick of the numbing needle, the whole procedure was painless. Dr.Austria and his staff were friendly, the atmosphere was calming, and I knew I was in good hands.
Caroline Arnold
They were super friendly and considerate to any pain I was having. The Dr. asked often if I was in any pain, and I didn't even feel the shot like I usually do at my other dentist. They do everything they can to make you comfortable. I definitely recommend going here.
Jordan Harris
I'm in the process of getting a post and crown. Right now I'm healing from my bone graft and every person at this practice continually goes out of their way to make sure I heal well and every thing goes as planned. There was a problem with my bone graft initially and Dr. Austria continues to spend extra time on my mouth to help me keep on healing, at no extra expense to me.
Heather Stevens
Dr. Austria is one of the kindest, most capable, and awesome dentists I’ve ever had. I have a moderate level of anxiety around any dental work that requires local anesthesia, and Dr. Austria did everything he could to put me at ease when I unexpectedly needed numbing. The dental assistants are awesome too, non-judgmental and sweet and supportive. I’m so glad we found Bethany Family Dental.
