Athletes of all ages often get hurt on their mouth during sports. Kids and adults who play hockey, rugby, soccer, football or any other contact sport where the risk of dental injury is high should wear a sports guard. Apart from all the protective gear, it is essential that you add a Sports Guard to that list of gear. Mouth guards are removable dental appliances designed to protect teeth and gums form impact and trauma. Custom fitted sports guards, although more expensive than store bought ones have many advantages.
Benefits of custom mouth/sports guards:
- Extremely comfortable
- Fit and size are exactly to the patient’s specifications
- Maximum protection
- Longer-lasting
- Can be customized if you are wearing braces
Possibility of an injury to the mouth can be minimized by wearing a mouthguard. A mouthguard covers the upper teeth (and sometimes the lower as well) and helps to prevent injuries to the teeth, lips, cheeks, tongue and jaw which can be quite serious sometimes. Come in to Mosaic Smile Care for a consultation if you have a budding athlete on your hands. It is imperative to save and protect teeth and mouth while participating in sports. Sports guards provide a shield against painful and costly teeth, mouth, and soft tissue damage.
Caring for your mouthguard is simple. Just rinse it under cold water after each use and occasionally clean it with soap and cool water. Since mouthguards can tear or wear out, be sure to replace it after each sporting season.
Come in to Mosaic Smile Care for a consultation if you have a budding athlete on your hands. It is imperative to save and protect teeth and mouth while participating in sports.
