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.