When you’re looking for a mouth guard for you or your child, there are two ways you can go: you can have one custom-made by a dentist or you can buy an over-the-counter mouth guard. Although it’s always recommended that you visit a dental clinic to have one made since this type of device will fit you better and be more comfortable and durable, they can be expensive. Mouth guards purchased at a drug or sports store make use of the boil-and-bite method and, while they don’t mold perfectly to your teeth, they are still effective but won’t last as long.
Ultimately, it’s up to you and your child which type of mouth guard you decide to go with.