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.