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.
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