Mouth guards are an essential piece of equipment in contact sports. They should be worn by athletes of all ages who participate in sports such as:
- Football
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- …any sport where contact is a possibility.
Wearing a mouth guard helps prevent against structural damage to
your teeth and jaw and also helps prevent injuries such as
lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. Mouth guards have
also been shown to help decrease the risk of concussions.
Mouth guards are available in most any sporting goods store, but
you should be careful when purchasing a mouth guard. Mouth
guards like this do not offer the best level of protection. They
are also usually ill-fitting and uncomfortable.
For the highest level of comfort and protection, you should
visit your dentist for a custom mouth guard fitting. A custom
mouth guard is created specifically for the optimal protection
of YOUR mouth. It is created with thin plastic that is hardened
to protect your teeth. The thinness of the custom mouth guard
allows for easy breathing and also allows for easy communication
(especially important for you star quarterbacks calling out the
signals).
See your dentist today for a custom mouth guard to protect your
teeth and ensure that you maintain the highest level of
performance on the field, court, or rink.