Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
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When you are preparing for sports practice or a game, you wouldn’t dream of going without your uniform. If you are playing a contact sport like football or hockey, you always have a helmet and pads on before going near the field or rink. However, if you aren’t using a sports mouthguard for your practices and matches, you are missing a vital piece of protective gear. Each year, an estimated 13-39% of all dental injuries occur while playing sports. Since mouthguards were made a mandatory part of American football, about 200,000 injuries to the mouth and teeth have been prevented annually.
However, the dangers of tooth and mouth injury do not end with contact sports. Recent studies have found that today’s basketball players are far more likely to suffer injury to the face, mouth, and teeth than football players. For these sports, contact comes from the ball, ground, hoop, or another surface rather than other players, so mouthguards are not currently required by most schools and many teams.
Protect your teeth with a sports mouthguard. Our office will custom-fit your mouthguard to keep you safe while you play.
Advantages of Custom-Fit Mouthguards
Custom-fit mouthguards offer superior protection and comfort compared to over-the-counter options. They are specifically molded to fit the unique shape of your teeth and gums, ensuring better coverage and durability.
- Enhanced Comfort: A precise fit means the mouthguard stays securely in place, making it more comfortable to wear for extended periods.
- Better Protection: Custom mouthguards provide optimal shock absorption, significantly reducing the risk of dental injuries.
- Improved Performance: Because they fit better, custom mouthguards interfere less with breathing and speaking, allowing for better performance in sports.
- Durability: High-quality materials used in custom mouthguards make them more durable and long-lasting compared to generic alternatives.
