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A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with their work.
A knocked-out or broken tooth is one of the most common sports injuries — and one of the most preventable. At Crystal River Dental, we custom-fit athletic mouth guards that actually stay in place and protect the teeth, soft tissue, jaw joints, and brain.
Unlike commercial boil-and-bite devices, a professional guard is fabricated from a precise digital scan or physical model of your direct upper dentition. We leverage premium, multi-layered biocompatible materials that cushion impacts, distributing high-friction kinetic forces evenly across your entire bone architecture to protect against tooth loss and horizontal root fractures. Because the internal margin tightly mirrors your unique gum line contour, the appliance locks in position automatically without requiring you to clench your jaw. This allows athletes to communicate commands clearly, breathe freely, and remain focused on their game.
Fabrication Track: Precise dental impression → in-house or specialized lab formulation
Stays completely locked in place even during massive high-impact play sequences.
Shields delicate lip margins, inner cheeks, and gingival structures completely.
Allows athletes to shout team communications easily and inhale maximum oxygen streams.
Specially contoured to adapt safely over active braces, dental implants, or missing tooth spaces.
Regularly falls out or gets spit out mid-play, leaving teeth completely exposed.
Subjecting materials to hot water thinning compromises critical thickness at high-impact corners.
Requires constant active clenching to hold in place, causing fast airway fatigue.
Cannot adapt safely around orthodontic wires, which can cause severe lacerations during impact.
Football, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, wrestling, and mixed martial arts — where mouth protection is strictly required by league regulations.
Basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Dental fractures are highly common here due to stray elbows or ball impacts.
Skateboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and inline skating. Uncontested, sudden contact with concrete can cause severe dental trauma without warning.
Athletes with active braces require custom guards to protect both soft lip tissues and fragile brackets from blunt force impact damage.
We take a fast, clean digital scan or traditional impression of your upper teeth. The process requires less than 5 minutes and introduces no gagging or discomfort.
Your model is formed with heat-hardened, multi-layered resin materials. We customize thickness settings to match your specific position and sport type.
You return for a quick fit check. Dr. Piontek verifies marginal bite stability, handles any micro-adjustments, and sends you home ready to compete safely.
A perfect place with super-professional people who provide excellent service. I was extremely satisfied with their work.
It was a great experience, they were very unstanding and very kind.
Very sad to see Doctor Lap Nguyen had left sure enjoyed going to have him as a dentist. Have a fill in now till…
Great and helpful always listens to my concerns
The assistants and the doctor are very nice and explains things very well.
Doc was great. Got one tooth pulled didn't feel a thing. Doc was very informative about what I needed to do after. Definitely will…
I've been really impressed with the service and the quality of work. This visit provides the extra effort I've done has been beneficial.
Very professional and thorough.
Very kind and efficient. Friendly staff.
Great dentist and coworkers!
I always feel very cared about. 😊 I am cared about as a person compassionately and professionally! 😊
The cleaning was done in a relatively painless way. The exam was thorough and I was given a reasonable long-term plan for treatment.
Great experience at Crystal River Dental. My Hygienist, Angela did an outstanding job and I really appreciated meeting Dr. Nguyen. Very professional staff and…
You really care about your clients!!! More than the one I had after40 plus years in Waupaca !!! Thank you for caring Mary Lindenmeyer
I've been with crystal river for about a year now and they have been nothing but great! I'd recommend them to anyone in the…
They were very nice and took care of me right from the start
They are very friendly an efficient
Dr. Nguyen and staff are great. I'm very happy with the excellent care and the efficiency of Crystal River Dental.
Crystal River Dental is a very professional and caring establishment. The atmosphere is relaxing. I have personally had great, informative and quality service everytime….
Always on time. Always very friendly.
I had work done in both Waupaca and Wausau locations over the past year. Doctors and staff were excellent. Worked with me financially to…
Met Hygienist Angela today for the first time. She was extremely thoughtful, thorough and educational. The interim Dentist was equally warm and friendly as…
I chatted with hygienist and dentist. Both were nice and knowledgeable. I had a filling done. Went good.
I couldn’t be happier with Crystal River Dental. Everyone from the front desk to the dentist and dental staff are warm, friendly, profession and…
I had my bottom teeth removed. I had no bruising, swelling or any pain, just some discomfort at times. I would recommend Crystal River…
I had my first visit. I had to miss my first appointment….The staff was very accommodating in rescheduling and meeting my schedule!
I highly recommend Crystal River Dental. Everyone there is professional and kind. I have been treated with care and concern for all my issues….
Everything they did was pain free. Thank you
Very friendly and professional staff.They are honest and do a great job.
Always a pleasant experience Thank you
I had a wonderful experience. The dental hygienist was very nice and was also encouraging to me and my home care. The dentist was…
Hygienist was great,and Dr.'s explanation of teeth matters explained throughly.
Crystal River Dental is a top notch practice from top to bottom. Highly competent and professional. I'm very happy to be their patient.
I like Dr. Nyugen my dentist here at Dental Crystal River – Waupaca very professional , smiles and explained procedures he performs. He gave…
Great care, friendly staff. Hard to find a dentist this good and caring but this place is the one to go to.
After starting in 2022, at CRD, I was happy the practice finally settled down with you Dr Jon as the permanent dentist! WELCOME I…
Every was nice and helpful.
Very friendly and efficient, best dentist I've ever had. Due to exposed roots teeth are very sensitive, but they are so careful.
All employees are very nice and listen to ymy issues and explain what needs to be done Angela cleaned my teeth gently and took…
Amazing from when you first walk in the door until you leave. Everyone treats you special and such great care. Explains everything every step…
Hygienist, Angela, very thorough, does an excellent job explaining teeth and toothbrush issues. Reminding me to change the electric toothbrush head more often, perhaps…
Dr. Nguyen and all the staff have been friendly, helpful, very skilled, and very good at explaining options and performing procedures w/a minimum of…
Dr. Lap Nguyen was the dentist I saw today, and I was very impressed. I recently moved to Waupaca and needed to find new…
The appointment was right on time. My cleaning was great without discomfort. Dr. did a check that all was done.
She was awesome. She was concerned and listened to me
Excellent care in a friendly and professional manner.
Great experience! Very thorough, friendly & gentle. They provide detailed explanations of procedures and upfront pricing, which I appreciate. I'm confident that I made…
The receptionists, the hygienist, Nicole and Dr. Nguyen were all very communicative, professional, efficient and friendly. A dental plan was put in place for…
Had a crown done today, always professional and painless work done by the dentist here at Crystal River Dental ! The staff is always…
A very good dentist and very nice and friendly
Very happy with the crown Color was perfect and so was the fit.Thank you!
First experience went awesome & I look forward to my future visits! I broke my tooth and they got me in asap and will…
Everyone there is friendly. The office is spotless and the hygenists are very thorough. Office staff is informative and welcoming.
As a first time patient, I was very happy with the hygienist and the dentist.
Routine 6 mo cleaning and exam today. Punctuality is appreciated. Comfortable, painless procedures done in time alloted with next appointment already scheduled. A real…
This dentist made me feel BEYOND comfortable! I have never had a dentist so forward, open, and understanding. I left feeling so happy and…
Dentist, associates, & all office staff are absolutely awesome. They don’t treat their patients as a number. They all take time to listen &…
The new dentist was very friendly and good and the hygienist was great.
Everyone is very polite and helpful. I had to make a last minute appointment because of a broken tooth. They got me in fast…..worked…
I appreciate their honest work and explanation of what is going on when I get X-rays and progress reports on if anything is changing.
The young lady that cleaned my teeth was very thorough and had a very pleasant personality!
All of the staff are so very friendly. They always get to me on time. They make going to the dentist a nice experience….
Every time I’m here the entire staff is friendly, helpful, kind and on top of any and all issues. I’ve had Invisalign here 1…
Very good. On time and thorough.
Love the dentist! They are very caring and efficient.
Very friendly and great service
Dr Nguyen is a very knowledgeable and caring person..he explains options and the why of it all I really like Alicia at the front…
For the first time in my life I am not afraid to go to the dentist. Awesome doc and staff. So thorough and gentle….
Service was on time and very friendly.
I thought she is very kind and gentle! Gave me good advice for future care!
Great attention to detail.
Very nice, I was totally comfortable. Thanks.
My Hygienist, Angela, was very friendly and thorough. She has nice conversation and lets me answer. You know how hard it is to answer…
The staff at Crystal River Dental is very professional, friendly & efficient. I am so happy that I found them.
Staff is always upbeat and friendly.
Glad to be here: good listeners, good attention to detail, and hospitable. All make you feel comfortable.
Great experience! Made me feel very comfortable and wanted to make sure I was okay with all decisions!
Tina was excellent in what she was doing with my teeth. Was able to get me in a little earlier the schedule. Never a…
I found a diamond of a dentist office in Waupaca, WI . From the reception desk to the dental assistant and more it was…
They have always done a great job with my regular teeth cleaning. got same day service for removal of two infected wisdom teeth. Entire…
Good experience! Dr.Saad, assistant Lisa, and hygienist Angela have all been very professional and helpful. Receptionist and billing make appointments friendly and easy.
I feel very comfortable there
Professional and sensitive to patients needs.
Very pleased! As an itinerant substitute dentist she did a fantastic and thorough job.
Very competent and friendly people. Angela did a great job cleaning my teeth.
Today, I had a cleaning of my teeth at Crystal Dental. The service I received was excellent. The new dentist was thorough completely, as…
First visit to Crystal River Dental. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Very through and honest dentist. Sugested but did not try 2 push expensive improvements.
CRD stands behind its work and products Rarely do you see a company that has such integrity.
Very professional and friendly.
Crystal River Dental does a fantastic job. Hygienist Angela is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything. Very pleased.
I had an exam with Dr Nguyen, that was very thorough. I appreciate his comprehensive oral cancer screening and advice
Friendly, professional, took the time to answer my questions.
Amazing Dental Care. From the Receptionist, throughout the whole process, Everyone makes you feel special. Explains everything and great listeners. Thanks for all you…
Very thorough exam and nice people!
Great customer service and friendly staff! Outstanding dentist!
Friendly Staff and the dentist is the best dentist I’ve ever been to 😊
Love this place & the Dentist! They are efficient, friendly and realistic! They work with you for the best outcomes! Awesome place!
The dentist is very cordial and respectful. I appreciate the care she gives.
I had dental phobia, but everyone here is so kind, patient and understanding. Dentist does top notch work. They've turned me into a loyal…
Jan, their dental hygienist did a fabulous job cleaning my teeth. Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Outstanding care. Professional and compassionate.
Even being late everyone was pleasant
Thank you for getting me in today you made my day.
I'm very pleased with the service and the professionalism at Crystal River dental. I felt well informed and very comfortable with the staff and…
Dr. B was thorough and I am glad that my son had his chipped tooth filled by him.
I was very pleased with the staff and Dr. Matte. Thank you.
A professional custom mouth guard typically ranges between $150 and $300, depending on thickness parameters and sport type complexity. Many PPO dental insurance options fund a portion of this under preventive codes. It remains a tiny fraction of the cost required to repair a knocked-out tooth structure.
Yes, absolutely. We fabricate specialized orthodontic mouth guards engineered to fit comfortably over brackets. They provide high impact defense while leaving space for teeth to shift safely into their planned alignments.
For adult athletes, a custom guard delivers durable defense for 1 to 3 years. For growing children and teens whose dental structures are shifting, replacements are required more frequently. We evaluate structural fit at every 6-month cleaning block.
The American Dental Association officially suggests mouth guard protection across 29 distinct sports activities. Non-contact sports like mountain biking, basketball, or gymnastics carry elevated risks for dental trauma from sudden drops and collision impact forces.
Clinical research indicates that a properly fitted, professional mouth guard can minimize concussion risks by absorbing and distributing violent impact forces before they reach the jaw joint and skull base. Loose, thin store-bought options fail to supply this distribution safety.
We coordinate specialized guard tracks that protect teeth while allowing orthodontic wires to move teeth safely.