Dr. Mila Poznyak provides custom sports mouthguards designed to offer superior protection for athletes of all levels participating in contact and non-contact sports. Her expertise in custom appliance fabrication ensures optimal fit, comfort, and protection that allows athletes to perform at their best while safeguarding their teeth, jaw, and surrounding oral structures.
Understanding that athletic dental injuries can have long-lasting consequences affecting both oral health and athletic performance, Dr. Mila Poznyak’s approach emphasizes prevention through properly fitted protective devices. Custom mouthguards provide significantly better protection than generic alternatives while offering superior comfort and breathing capability during competition.
Our commitment to athletic performance means mouthguards are designed not only for protection but also for comfort and functionality that doesn’t interfere with communication, breathing, or athletic performance. This professional approach ensures athletes can compete confidently while maintaining optimal oral health protection.
Custom-fitted mouthguards provide comprehensive protection against dental trauma, jaw injuries, and concussion risks. Professional fabrication ensures optimal coverage and shock absorption that significantly exceeds the protection offered by generic over-the-counter alternatives commonly used by recreational athletes.
Precise fit allows for natural breathing, clear communication, and comfortable wear during extended athletic activity. Unlike bulky generic guards that can interfere with performance, custom mouthguards are designed to support rather than hinder athletic achievement and endurance.
High-quality materials and professional fabrication provide mouthguards that withstand the demands of regular athletic use while maintaining their protective properties and comfortable fit throughout multiple seasons of competition and training.
Athletic Assessment
Your mouthguard creation begins with evaluation of your sport, position, and specific protection needs. Different sports and athletic positions require varying levels of protection, and custom design ensures optimal safety for your particular athletic activities and risk factors.
Precise Impressions
Accurate dental impressions capture the exact anatomy of your teeth and bite for perfect mouthguard fit. This precision ensures optimal protection while maintaining comfort and functionality that allows for natural breathing and communication during athletic performance.
Custom Design
Mouthguard design is customized based on your sport requirements, jaw structure, and personal preferences including thickness, coverage area, and color options. This personalized approach ensures optimal protection while meeting team requirements and individual preferences.
Professional Fabrication
Advanced materials and fabrication techniques create durable, comfortable mouthguards that provide superior protection. Professional construction ensures consistent quality and performance that recreational athletes can depend on throughout their competitive seasons.
Proper Fitting
Careful adjustment ensures optimal fit, comfort, and protection while verifying that the mouthguard doesn’t interfere with breathing, communication, or athletic performance. This professional fitting process maximizes both protection and usability for competitive athletics.
Contact Sports: Football, hockey, rugby, and martial arts require maximum protection against high-impact trauma. Heavy-duty custom mouthguards provide comprehensive coverage and shock absorption for athletes facing significant collision risks during competition and training.
Court Sports: Basketball, volleyball, and racquet sports benefit from mouthguards that provide protection while maintaining communication abilities. Streamlined designs offer excellent protection without bulk that could interfere with quick movements and team coordination.
Individual Sports: Gymnastics, skateboarding, and cycling require mouthguards that accommodate varied movements and breathing patterns. Custom designs provide protection during training and competition while maintaining the flexibility needed for optimal athletic performance.
Youth Athletics: Young athletes need mouthguards that accommodate growing teeth and developing jaws. Adjustable designs and regular monitoring ensure continued protection as dental structures change throughout adolescent development and growth spurts.
Professional custom mouthguards offer dramatically superior protection compared to generic alternatives available at sporting goods stores. Custom fabrication ensures precise fit that maximizes shock absorption while eliminating gaps where injuries commonly occur with poorly fitted guards.
Generic mouthguards often fail to provide adequate protection due to poor fit, inferior materials, and one-size-fits-all designs that don’t accommodate individual jaw anatomy. This inadequate protection can create false confidence while leaving athletes vulnerable to serious dental trauma.
The investment in professional custom mouthguards typically provides better long-term value through superior durability, comfort, and protection compared to repeatedly replacing ineffective generic alternatives that may fail when protection is needed most.
Athletic dental injuries affect millions of athletes annually, with costs often exceeding thousands of dollars for tooth replacement and ongoing treatment. Custom mouthguards provide cost-effective prevention that protects against expensive dental trauma and associated complications.
Research demonstrates that properly fitted mouthguards significantly reduce the risk of tooth fractures, jaw injuries, and concussion-related trauma. This scientific evidence supports the investment in professional protection for serious athletes at all competitive levels.
Prevention through custom protection also eliminates the performance impact of dental injuries that could sideline athletes during crucial training periods or competitive seasons, supporting consistent athletic development and achievement.
Proper mouthguard care ensures optimal longevity, hygiene, and protective effectiveness throughout athletic seasons. Comprehensive care instructions cover daily cleaning, proper storage, and signs that indicate need for replacement or professional evaluation.
Regular inspection for wear patterns, damage, or fit changes helps maintain optimal protection while identifying when replacement may be necessary. Professional evaluation during routine dental visits ensures continued effectiveness and proper fit.
Storage in protective cases prevents damage and contamination while maintaining mouthguard shape and integrity between uses. Proper care extends mouthguard life while ensuring reliable protection when needed most.
Many athletic organizations and leagues require mouthguard use for participant safety. Custom mouthguards ensure compliance with safety requirements while providing superior protection compared to minimum-standard generic alternatives often specified in regulations.
Team color options and customization allow athletes to meet team aesthetic requirements while maintaining individual fit and protection preferences. This flexibility supports team unity while ensuring optimal individual protection and comfort.
Documentation of professional mouthguard fitting may satisfy insurance requirements and demonstrate commitment to injury prevention that could affect coverage decisions following athletic injuries.
Dr. Mila Poznyak’s expertise in custom appliance fabrication extends to creating superior sports mouthguards that provide professional-level protection for athletes at all competitive levels. Her comprehensive approach considers each athlete’s specific sport requirements, jaw anatomy, and performance needs to create protective devices that enhance rather than hinder athletic achievement. Her commitment to preventive dental care through custom protection helps athletes avoid costly dental trauma while maintaining peak performance capabilities throughout their competitive careers and recreational athletic pursuits.
While requirements vary by league and organization, mouthguards are recommended for all contact sports and many non-contact activities with injury risk. Custom protection benefits athletes in football, hockey, basketball, martial arts, gymnastics, and many other sports.
Quality custom mouthguards typically last 1-2 seasons or longer depending on sport intensity and care. Regular inspection and professional evaluation help determine when replacement is needed to maintain optimal protection.
Yes, custom mouthguards can be made in various colors including team colors and patterns. This customization allows athletes to meet team requirements while maintaining superior fit and protection compared to generic alternatives.
While mouthguards primarily protect teeth and jaw structures, research suggests they may help reduce concussion risk by providing cushioning and stabilization. However, mouthguards should be part of comprehensive safety equipment rather than sole concussion prevention.
Custom mouthguards provide superior fit, comfort, and protection through professional fabrication based on individual jaw anatomy. This precision offers significantly better protection and usability compared to generic one-size-fits-all alternatives.
Properly fitted custom mouthguards should enhance rather than hinder performance by providing confidence and protection without interfering with breathing, communication, or natural jaw movement during athletic activity.
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Mila Poznyak looks forward to serving the Cumming community with comprehensive dental care that prioritizes your long-term oral health and satisfaction. Contact us to learn more about our services and schedule your consultation.
