In today's society, adults as well as children participate in activities in which orofacial trauma can occur. Properly fitted professional mouthguards have been shown to assist in providing necessary protection to the teeth and supporting facial structures.

Professionally fitted mouthguards are much more comfortable than store-bought, heat fitted guards because they are custom made to the patients own dentition. For this reason, they are less bulky and make speaking and breathing much easier than with a generic, over-the-counter guard.

Custom made mouthguards can be fabricated for any type of sport and can be made for people with braces. Custom-made mouthguards are an important tool to help prevent orofacial injuries and possible future dental problems associated with orofacial injuries.