Custom-Fitted Sports Guards in Dublin, CA
Don't let a dental injury sideline you. Our custom-fitted sports guards provide superior protection and comfort, so you can focus on your performance.
At We Care Dental in Dublin, Dr. Chona Lardizabal and our team know that a winning smile is your greatest asset—whether you’re scoring goals on the soccer field or guarding the net in hockey. Dental injuries are among the most common sports-related traumas, but they’re also highly preventable. In this guide, we’ll explore why a custom-fitted sports guard is the MVP of oral protection and how it can keep your smile safe, season after season.
Why Choose Our Custom Sports Guards?
- Tailored Protection: Precisely molded to your teeth for maximum safety
- Breathe Easy: Designed for optimal airflow and clear communication
- Comfort First: Thin, lightweight material for all-day wear
- Durable Defense: High-quality materials built to last season after season
The We Care Dental Difference
At We Care Dental, we understand that your smile is as unique as your game. Dr. Chona Lardizabal brings 25 years of experience to craft sports guards that:
- Reduce risk of concussion and dental injuries
- Improve athletic performance by reducing stress and tension
- Fit comfortably without affecting speech or breathing
See what our patients are saying about We Care Dental
I have been taking my boys to Dr. Chona since they were 3. She is great with them and always treats us like family. Her and Rod have always shown us much kindness and respect. Take great care of all of our dental needs.
I have been a patient of Dr. Chona and Rod for several years, and throughout this time, they have consistently provided exceptional care. Their commitment to patient well-being and attention to detail is truly appreciated. I value their efficient scheduling, which accommodates my work, making it easier to maintain my dental care routine.
Dr. Lardzibal is a wonderful dentist. She’s very knowledgeable and takes her time to explain everything happening/going to happen. She will listen to your concerns and address them if needed. Highly recommended if you aren’t happy with your dentist. I always hated going to dentists because I feel as if I have no say and just have to listen and take their advice, but that is definitely not the case with Dr Lardzibal. Very thankful I found her office!
Me and my kids love it here! Dr. Chona and her husband are very friendly and nice! And the the man who got us an X-ray, forgot his name, but he is nice and friendly as well. So glad we found this “We Care Dental Clinic” in San Ramon!♥️ Its a very clean environment and I would definitely recommend this place!🤩
My kids and I loved this dental office. They're the best that I've seen in the area! I'm very picky about dentist offices and where my children go, but this place is just as nice as my own dentist office and I'm very happy that they are in a high quality office!
We first learned about We Care Dental on Yelp and I decided to call ask ask if they can see my kids under denti-cal. They didn't answer, and I was gonna just let it go but they called me right back (I didn't even leave a message!) and made sure they took care of my questions! We went early to get them registered and scope out the place because the last place we were at was no good. When we went in, we were absolutely wowed! It's very clean, the parking was not bad at all and was plenty! The place smells really good, the decoration is very pretty, and they have a T.V. that they allow the kids to watch which was so kind of them!
They gave us a warm welcome, introduced themselves individually and were very polite with my kids. I love that they see and accommodate whole families because they are a family business! Also, for those families who want to be paperless and are into the high-tech stuff, they have registration on the computer which is very nice and easy for us to do. They took my kids individually to for X-ray and explained everything they were doing to them and showed their X-ray to them!
Dr. Chona L also cares about parent concerns and cosmetics as well. She wanted to ensure that she was going to make sure my kid's teeth were looking good on the inside and on the outisde. She is also a parent herself and understands what our worries are as a parent and I really appreciated it. I hope people see this review and try this place out themselves, truly it is a good place to be and I plan to have my kids here until they're adults themselves.
Thank you Dr. Chona and your awesome office staff! We will be back soon!
We first learned about We Care Dental on Yelp and I decided to call ask ask if they can see my kids under denti-cal. They didn't answer, and I was gonna just let it go but they called me right back (I didn't even leave a message!) and made sure they took care of my questions! We went early to get them registered and scope out the place because the last place we were at was no good. When we went in, we were absolutely wowed! It's very clean, the parking was not bad at all and was plenty! The place smells really good, the decoration is very pretty, and they have a T.V. that they allow the kids to watch which was so kind of them!
They gave us a warm welcome, introduced themselves individually and were very polite with my kids. I love that they see and accommodate whole families because they are a family business! Also, for those families who want to be paperless and are into the high-tech stuff, they have registration on the computer which is very nice and easy for us to do. They took my kids individually to for X-ray and explained everything they were doing to them and showed their X-ray to them!
Dr. Chona L also cares about parent concerns and cosmetics as well. She wanted to ensure that she was going to make sure my kid's teeth were looking good on the inside and on the outisde. She is also a parent herself and understands what our worries are as a parent and I really appreciated it. I hope people see this review and try this place out themselves, truly it is a good place to be and I plan to have my kids here until they're adults themselves.
Thank you Dr. Chona and your awesome office staff! We will be back soon!
Dr. Chona is very friendly and caring to her patient. My two kids feel very comfortable with her during the each visits. Last time my daughter had the accident trauma, the office was able to give me an appointment even though they were fully booked at that time.
My 9 year old chipped her tooth at school. I could have made an emergency appt that day, but chose to wait until the next day. Her front tooth looks great! Can't tell that anything happened!
I have personally know Dr. Lardizabal since I was a kid. So I'm so thrilled to be able to go to her for my dental needs. Now that I have my own family, I know I can trust her to provide the same excellent treatment.
For every appointment, all procedures and examinations are explained to be beforehand. She's very sensitive to individual needs, pain tolerance and preference of her patients. (I know this since my whole family goes to see her). From regular cleaning to root canal to wisdom tooth extraction-all done in her clinic.
The clinic is very clean and has modern equipment.
Lots of parking space, TV and some toys for entertaining waiting patients and TV for patients on the chair.
She also has headphones for those with sensitive ears for the drilling sound of her tools.
Another perk is flexibility of schedule. Her clinic strives to fit you in their schedule and offers alternative if your choice is unavailable. Appointment cards are provided and text message reminders as well when your appointment is approaching.
They also accept variety of dental insurance (I changed insurance in the time that I'm being seen in their clinic)
These are the few reasons why I trust her practice and its worth the drive from San Jose to Dublin!
For every appointment, all procedures and examinations are explained to be beforehand. She's very sensitive to individual needs, pain tolerance and preference of her patients. (I know this since my whole family goes to see her). From regular cleaning to root canal to wisdom tooth extraction-all done in her clinic.
The clinic is very clean and has modern equipment.
Lots of parking space, TV and some toys for entertaining waiting patients and TV for patients on the chair.
She also has headphones for those with sensitive ears for the drilling sound of her tools.
Another perk is flexibility of schedule. Her clinic strives to fit you in their schedule and offers alternative if your choice is unavailable. Appointment cards are provided and text message reminders as well when your appointment is approaching.
They also accept variety of dental insurance (I changed insurance in the time that I'm being seen in their clinic)
These are the few reasons why I trust her practice and its worth the drive from San Jose to Dublin!
I have been taking my children here since they've opened, as well as myself. We make a trip from Brentwood and she's able to see all of us the same day. I couldn't ask for a better Dentist for my family. Dr. Lardizabal is: friendly, personable, caring, honest, and a great person. The rest of the staff are wonderful as well. Roderick will always great you with a smile, get you checked in right away, and make sure you're comfortable with your visit. I also love how nice, new, and clean the office is. They even have Netflix for you to watch while waiting and getting services done. Thank you We Care Dental!
Justina Stefanski
Justina Stefanski
I have highly sensitive teeth due to receded gum line, so, not only is it painful to go to the dentist, but I need extra appointments to maintain my periodontal health! However, Dr. Chona is very conscientious about my discomfort and I trust her completely. I never experience a hiccup in the way Rod processes my insurance claims. They are able to accommodate my family's crazy schedule and last minute appointments, they are technologically savvy to where text communication can accomplish nearly everything, their office has the most cutting edge equipment I've seen, the most comfortable seats and beautiful flat screen TVs that really do help to relax one. Dr. Chona and her staff are always upbeat and supportive and they go that extra yard. This is, probably, the only dental office where I've never been stuck in the waiting room for long, they are very efficient, without making one feel rushed.
This is the fourth year that we are seeing Dr. Chona as a family and we have never experienced any aggressiveness on her part when suggesting treatments. She offers different options. We highly recommend her and we will continue to see her.
Dr. Chona and staff of wonderful, always welcoming and caring. We been coming here for a couple of years. She always makes my kids feel safe and cared for.
Dr. Chona and her staff are amazing at what they do!!! Educating a patient is the number one form of preventative care and they are excellent at that. I did not have the greatest dental health when I was younger because of my poor choices, so I would have to visit my previous dentist more than often. When I relocated due to my work, I came to Dr. Chona and she would heavily emphasize the things I needed to do on a daily basis. After taking her advice, I only visit the dentist twice a year for routine cleanings.
The office has a very professional feel to it as well as all of the employees that I encountered. They were all so friendly and kind too. That really stood out. The dentist was also very kind & friendly and what I loved about my exam is that she pulled a computer screen with my x-rays in front of me and explained each problemed tooth. She also let me know the most pressing issue to take care of first and then what order my other issues should be taken care of. I highly recommend this dentist and her office! : )
04/22/2014
When my 11 year old daughter slid into home plate, and 1/2 her tooth was knocked out by the catcher's helmet, I almost fainted! I thought, "There goes my daughter's beautiful smile!" When I contacted Dr. Chona, they were able to fit me in on the same day to assess the situation.
The thing that intrigues me most about Dr. Chona is her ability to explain things in a very calm, and understanding way. She has a soothing way about her. My daughter came in very anxious and worried that it would hurt. Dr. Chona and Isaiah (the wonderful assistant) calmed my daughter down almost immediately, and before I knew it, my daughter was up and out of her chair with a perfect smile! When I mean PERFECT, I mean PERFECT!!!! She was able to fix my daughter's chipped tooth and make her smile again!
I knew Dr. Chona was a good pediatric dentist, BUT, what I didn't realize, was how good she is at cosmetic dentistry as well! If you are looking for either service, I would definitely recommend this dentist! I can't thank her enough for what she has given back to my daughter which is her confidence and her beautiful smile. THANK YOU!
When my 11 year old daughter slid into home plate, and 1/2 her tooth was knocked out by the catcher's helmet, I almost fainted! I thought, "There goes my daughter's beautiful smile!" When I contacted Dr. Chona, they were able to fit me in on the same day to assess the situation.
The thing that intrigues me most about Dr. Chona is her ability to explain things in a very calm, and understanding way. She has a soothing way about her. My daughter came in very anxious and worried that it would hurt. Dr. Chona and Isaiah (the wonderful assistant) calmed my daughter down almost immediately, and before I knew it, my daughter was up and out of her chair with a perfect smile! When I mean PERFECT, I mean PERFECT!!!! She was able to fix my daughter's chipped tooth and make her smile again!
I knew Dr. Chona was a good pediatric dentist, BUT, what I didn't realize, was how good she is at cosmetic dentistry as well! If you are looking for either service, I would definitely recommend this dentist! I can't thank her enough for what she has given back to my daughter which is her confidence and her beautiful smile. THANK YOU!
The Process: Simple, Quick, Painless
- Consultation: We assess your needs and take impressions
- Customization: Your guard is crafted to your exact specifications
- Perfect Fit: We ensure comfort and protection at your fitting appointment
Why a Custom Sports Guard is a Game-Changer
Imagine this: A study by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimates 3 million teeth are lost annually during sports activities. Yet, research shows athletes who wear mouthguards are 82–93% less likely to suffer dental injuries. The difference? Proper protection.
While stock and boil-and-bite mouthguards are better than nothing, they often fail to deliver the comfort and security athletes need. At We Care Dental, we specialize in custom-fitted sports guards tailored to your unique smile. Let’s break down why they’re the gold standard for athletes in Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, and beyond.Types of Mouth Guards: What’s the Difference?
Not all mouthguards are created equal. Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose wisely:
Type | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Stock | Affordable, readily available | Poor fit, minimal protection | Casual/occasional use |
Boil and Bite | Better fit than stock, moderate protection | Less durable, not fully personalized | Moderate-impact sports |
Custom-Fitted | Superior fit, maximum protection, durable | Higher cost, requires dental visit | High-impact sports, long-term use |
Custom guards, like those crafted at We Care Dental, are designed using precise digital scans of your teeth. This ensures a snug fit that won’t slip during play, unlike bulkier store-bought options
The Hidden Risks of Skipping a Sports Guard
Dental injuries aren’t limited to contact sports like football or hockey. Studies show nearly half of sports-related mouth injuries occur in basketball and baseball. Even non-contact activities like skateboarding or gymnastics pose risks from falls or collisions.
Common injuries include:
- Chipped or knocked-out teeth
- Jaw fractures
Dr. Nina Nattiv, a sports medicine specialist, emphasizes: “Custom-fitted mouthguards reduce concussion risks and prevent serious dental trauma
5 Reasons to Choose a Custom-Fitted Guard
- Precision Fit: Designed from molds of your teeth, these guards eliminate slippage and discomfort.
- Maximum Protection: Lab-tested materials absorb and distribute impact forces, shielding teeth, gums, and jaws.
- Enhanced Performance: Thin yet durable designs improve breathing and communication during games.
- Longevity: High-quality guards last 3–5 years, making them cost-effective over time.
- Versatility: Ideal for braces-wearers, TMJ sufferers, or athletes in high-risk sports.
FAQs: Your Questions, Answered
Q: Can kids wear custom guards? A: Absolutely! We design smaller sizes for growing athletes8.
Q: How do I clean my guard? A: Rinse after use, brush with mild soap, and store in a ventilated case4.
Q: Will it work with braces? A: Yes—we adjust guards throughout orthodontic treatment.The Bottom Line
A custom sports guard isn’t just gear—it’s your first line of defense against preventable injuries. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, investing in a personalized guard from We Care Dental ensures you stay in the game with confidence.
“Your smile is our priority. Let’s protect it together.” – Dr. Chona Lardizabal
Ready to gear up? Contact us to book your fitting and keep your smile safe all season long!Additional Resources
Don't compromise on protection. Choose We Care Dental for your custom sports guard today!