When it comes to protecting your teeth and overall oral health, a dental guard is an essential tool. Whether you’re dealing with teeth grinding, sports-related injuries, or other dental concerns, a mouth guard can provide the protection your teeth need. 

At Neola Dental in Minneola, we offer custom-made dental guards that are tailored to fit your needs, ensuring comfort and effectiveness. Let’s explore why a dental guard is an important investment for your oral health and how our services can help.

What is a dental guard and why do you need one?

A dental guard, often referred to as a mouth guard, is an oral appliance designed to protect your teeth from damage. It acts as a cushion between your teeth, preventing them from grinding against each other, which can cause significant wear, fractures, or even tooth loss. 

Dental guards are commonly used for two primary reasons: to safeguard teeth from impact during contact sports and to prevent the damage caused by teeth grinding (bruxism). If you participate in activities that put your teeth at risk of injury, a custom-fit dental guard can be a crucial investment to maintain your oral health.

The dental guard fitting procedure

At Neola Dental, we take a personalized approach to ensure that your dental guard fits perfectly and provides maximum protection. The fitting process begins with an appointment where we take a precise impression of your teeth. This impression helps us craft a custom guard that fits snugly and comfortably, ensuring that it does not interfere with your bite.

Once your custom dental guard is ready, we’ll schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure it fits well and addresses any concerns you might have. The result? A dental guard that’s comfortable, effective, and perfectly suited to your needs.

Benefits of using a dental guard

Using a dental guard offers a wide range of benefits for those who need extra protection for their teeth:

1 Prevention of sports Injuries

If you participate in contact sports, a dental guard helps protect your teeth from accidental impacts, which can prevent broken or knocked-out teeth.

2 Comfort

Custom-made dental guards are far more comfortable than over-the-counter alternatives, as they’re designed to fit your unique dental structure.

3 Long-term cost savings

By protecting your teeth, a dental guard can help you avoid expensive dental treatments caused by grinding or sports-related injuries.

You’ll leave with a comfortable, high-quality appliance that supports better sleep and healthier teeth.

Why choose us for your dental guard needs in Minneola?

At Neola Dental, we understand the importance of a proper fit and effective protection. Our team of experienced dentists is committed to providing the best care for your dental guard needs. Here’s why you should choose us:

Our mission is simple: to help you feel better, sleep better, and protect your smile—every night.

Opinions about our dental guard services

Kenneth Jorge
18:27 04 Sep 25
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I recently visited Neola Dental for a routine cleaning, and the experience truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, professional, and welcoming. The office was clean and modern, and everything felt very organized.

The cleaning itself was thorough and comfortable, the best dental experience I’ve had. Everyone made sure I felt at ease throughout the entire appointment.

I highly recommend Neola Dental to anyone looking for quality care and a team that genuinely cares about their patients. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Carjamin Scott
14:19 28 Aug 25
Dr. Contreras and her team are all professional, warm, and friendly. Nashley, the office manager, called me personally to confirm my appointment. I especially enjoyed getting a cleaning from Ester, the hygienist, who made it feel like a spa experience! This is the first time that I wanted to hug the dental hygienist! I'm looking forward to my next appointment. I would gladly recommend them to anyone in need of dental services.
Dawn Green
15:47 14 Aug 25
The team is awesome! They genuinely care about your comfort and take their time to insure you have the best experience possible. It's a happy, pleasant environment. Finding medical offices that you enjoy walking in is a rarity! We are very happy with this dental team!
Amanda D
16:15 13 Aug 25
Amazing office! Sarah was friendly and welcoming as she escorted me to my chair and proceeded to talk through what the plan was for my visit and the pricing. She then offered a “comfort menu” which consisted of refreshments, a pillow, blanket, Netflix shows among other things. Wow!
Esther is a wonderful hygienist and was gentle and thorough. Dr Contreras was experienced and very helpful with addressing my concerns. The staff gave me a clear treatment plan and guidance on how to move forward. I will definitely be back and this will have to be my new regular dentist! Highly recommend!
Roksana Hossain
23:14 07 Aug 25
Both my husband and I had great experience at Neola Dental! Both of us were first timers there, we both felt this is the dental care we have been looking for. Every one of the team including Nashley, Sara, Esther, Dr. Contreras were welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly. Esther and Dr. Contreras didn’t rush, took the time to explain the current condition and provided recommendations accordingly. Sara explained the billing step by step. The location uses smart technologies, all service equipments are new, clean, top of the line. We are really pleased and hope to receive the continuation of the great services in coming days.
alison wheatley
20:07 01 Aug 25
Best dental practice I have ever been too! I’m a very nervous person with dentists after some bad experiences over the years but everyone here are so kind and gentle and professional! I can’t thank even enough for putting my mind at ease and finally giving me a good experience - I am looking forward to my next appointment instead of dreading it!
My periodontist referred me to Neola for a re-evaluation of my mouth. Honestly, the location, the care, and the quality make a huge difference. Finding a new dentist who sees you as a patient (not just like a business) is extremely difficult these days. Thanks to everyone who made my visit comfortable, because many of us look for everything in one place, and for me it is.
Thank you Esther and Dr. Contreras 💖
Mackenzie Adams
15:08 13 Jul 25
My experience at Neola Dental was welcoming and comfortable. Everyone was kind and informative. The environment was clean and they are open about hearing your needs. I attached a few pictures of their lobby. Shout out to Esther, Nashley, and Dr. Contreras for taking good care of my teeth and to the Sara and the other receptionist's name I did not catch for taking care of all my paperwork. 😁
Clarissa Santini
16:19 09 Jul 25
Everything went well. People in the front office are very welcoming. Cleaning was excellent. Good explanation of procedures and condition of overall oral health. Esther is excellent. Dr. Contreras as well. She explained everything in detail and made sure following procedures will run smoothly as well. Happy I decided to come to this office. Sometimes you get stuck in an office without exploring other options that could be better for you. I personally invite whoever is reading this review, to come to this office and check if they are what you have been looking for. They made a really good team. Thank you Neola Dental team!
Ricky Ramirez
15:37 02 Jul 25
As a medical professional I can say that this practice is top tier. They were so professional and nice. They weren’t judgmental and prices were fair ( went to a couple of other dental office to get prices). I Had a root canal and I didn’t feel a thing even the numbing injection. I wish all medical offices followed them on how to interact with patients. Me, my wife and brother in law will now be their clients.
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