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Play Hard. Protect Your Teeth.

General Dentistry· Specialty Appliances

21 Jul

Most Sports Dental Injuries Are Preventable And Treatable

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends wearing custom mouthguards for most sports, to reduce the incidence and severity of dental injuries.

Later we will also discuss the types of mouthguards you have to choose from, the reasons why you should use a mouthguard, and finally, what steps to take if an adult tooth does get knocked out.

The Sports It Is Recommended Your Child Wear A Mouthguard

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  • basketball
  • football
  • gymnastics
  • field hockey
  • football
  • ice hockey
  • lacrosse
  • martial arts
  • racquetball
  • roller hockey
  • rugby
  • shot put
  • skateboarding
  • skiing
  • soccer
  • volleyball
  • weightlifting
  • wrestling

5 Reasons to Wear a Mouthguard When Playing Sports

1. Protects against tooth fracture

The mouthguard protects the teeth from breakage or fracture by cushioning the teeth.

2. Protects against tooth displacement

A mouthguard distributes the force all over your teeth so that just one tooth isn’t receiving a crushing blow.

3. Protects against a tooth knockout

No one wants a large space in their smile because a tooth gets knocked out. If it’s a baby tooth, it may require a space maintainer until the permanent tooth is ready to come in.

4. Protects your soft tissue

If you get hit hard your teeth can lacerate your lips, tongue or cheeks. The mouthguard protects your entire mouth from harm.

5. Protect against jaw fractures and possibly concussions

If you are hit in the head it can cause your teeth to be forcefully slammed together. If you are wearing a properly fitted mouthguard it will absorb some of that impact.

Types of Mouthguards

  • Ready-made mouthguard
  • Mouth-formed “boil and bite” mouthguard
  • A custom-made mouthguard made by your dentist

According to the American Dental Association, the most effective mouthguard is comfortable (because if you’re not wearing it, what can it protect!?), resistant to tears and flexible.

Your sports mouth guard also needs to:

  1. Fit properly
  2. Be durable
  3. Easily cleaned
  4. Should not restrict your speech or your breathing

Next read: What if an adult tooth gets knocked out?!

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