As an avid sports fan, you know the importance of safety gear to prevent injuries during games and practices. Helmets, padded uniforms, and protective eyewear are all essential for safeguarding your body from harm. But did you know that wearing a sports mouthguard is just as important for protecting your teeth, jaws, and soft tissues in and around the oral cavity?
Participation in organized and recreational sports has grown significantly over the years. Unfortunately, so have incidents of sports-related trauma. In fact, recent estimates from the American Dental Association indicate that 10-20% of all sports-related injuries are maxillofacial injuries.
The good news is that wearing an appropriate sports mouthguard can significantly reduce the risk of oral injury and the associated damage. It's estimated that mouthguards prevent close to 200,000 oral injuries each year.
A well-fitted sports mouthguard serves as a cushion between your teeth and the impact of a blow to the face. This helps minimize the chances of broken teeth, damaged lips, tongue, face, or jaw injuries, and even potential damage to the brain.
Sports mouthguards are essential for athletes participating in contact sports like football, rugby, hockey, boxing, and martial arts. However, they're also beneficial for those engaging in non-contact sports with a high risk of falling or getting hit by an object, such as skateboarding, skiing, gymnastics, shot-putting, skydiving, surfing, and weightlifting.
There are several types of mouthguards available today. Stock mouthguards come pre-formed and ready to wear but often lack a snug fit. Boil-and-bite mouthguards offer a semi-custom fit by softening in hot water and then molding to the athlete's mouth. For the highest level of protection, consider consulting with our office about a custom mouthguard.
Our custom mouthguards are individually crafted based on the unique specifics of your smile. They offer a precise fit while providing optimal protection and shock absorption, allowing for easy breathing and speaking.
At , we understand that protecting your teeth is an essential part of maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. For more information on sports mouthguards and how we can help you safeguard your oral health, give us a call today.
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