Do mouthguards prevent concussions?

Mouthguards reduce dental and orofacial injuries. Evidence on concussion prevention is mixed; use a properly fitted guard along with sport-specific protective gear.

Are custom mouthguards better than boil-and-bite?

Custom dentist-made guards provide the best retention, comfort, and protection. Properly fitted boil-and-bite guards can be acceptable in some cases.

What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?

Act quickly—ideally within 30 minutes. Handle the tooth by the crown, rinse gently if dirty, reinsert if possible, or store in milk/saline/saliva. Seek urgent dental care.

Sports Dentistry in Portland, OR

Protect your smile on and off the field

At Daydream Dental, we help athletes of all ages prevent dental injuries with well-fitting custom mouthguards and provide calm, expert care if a tooth injury happens. From weekend warriors to club teams and school athletics, we’ve got you covered in Northeast Portland.

Why sports dentistry matters

Contact and high-velocity activities (soccer, basketball, hockey, martial arts, mountain biking, skating, etc.) put teeth and soft tissues at risk. Properly fitted mouthguards cushion blows to the face and help reduce broken teeth and injuries to lips, tongue, and jaw—while letting you breathe and communicate better than over-the-counter options.

Custom athletic mouthguards

A guard that actually fits is the one you’ll wear. We take precise impressions to fabricate a custom mouthguard that’s:

Snug and stable (won’t slip out mid-play)
Easier to breathe and speak with than stock/boil-and-bite guards
More durable and comfortable for consistent use

How custom compares

Stock guards: inexpensive but bulky and loose
Boil-and-bite: moldable at home; better than stock when fitted well
Custom (dentist-made): best retention, comfort, and protection

Same-day help for dental injuries

If you or your child takes a hit to the mouth, call us right away. We reserve time for urgent concerns whenever possible and coordinate advanced care as needed.

If a permanent tooth is knocked out

Act quickly—ideally within 30 minutes.
Handle the tooth by the crown (top), not the root.
If dirty, gently rinse with milk or saline—do not scrub.
Reinsert into the socket if you can and bite on gauze to hold it. If you can’t, store in milk, saline, saliva, or a preservation solution—not water.
Get urgent dental care. Dry time over ~60 minutes worsens prognosis, but treatment may still be possible.

Baby teeth: do not reinsert; call us for guidance. (Management differs from permanent teeth.)

Who benefits from a sports mouthguard?

School, club, and rec athletes (soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, lacrosse, hockey, rugby, martial arts)
Skateboarding, roller derby, BMX, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding
Adults playing in weekend leagues or returning to sport after orthodontics or restorations

Team Fittings

Want to protect a whole roster? Ask about group fittings or volume pricing for 10+ athletes. We can coordinate scheduling with coaches or team managers so everyone is protected before the season opens.