Who should wear a mouthguard and when?
Any child or adult who is involved in organized aesthetics and/ or recreational activities, should wear a mouthguard. In general, you should wear a mouthguard any time you have a chance of making contact with other participants or hard surfaces.

(Involved in these activities?: Acrobats, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shot putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting and wrestling. Contact us !

Protection offered by mouthguards
Mouthguards prevent an estimated 200,000 injuries a year in high school and college organized sports alone. Unfortunately, about five million teeth are knocked out every year when mouthguards are not worn. Mouthguards protect the teeth, tongue, cheeks, lips and jaws from injury. By absorbing the shock of impact, mouthguard protect teeth against chips, cracks fractures, damage and dislodging. They also help avoid more serious injuries, including concussions, jaw fractures and neck injuries, by preventing the lower jaw from making contact with the upper jaw.

A properly fitted and protective mouthguard is an important equipment investment, especially when considering the cost of dental work for damaged teeth. With a lifetime of care, repair of damage can cost thousands of dollars per tooth. Repaired teeth also can develop other dental problems, such as periodontal disease.

Mouthguard options
Three mouthguards options: stock, “Boil and Bite” and custom – are available.

Stock
Least expensive option
Comes in three sized – small, medium and large
Restricts breathing and speech
Offers least protection since fit cannot be adjusted
Held in place by constantly biting down
Purchased at sporting goods stores
Noe recommended by dental and health care professionals

Boil and Bite
Less expensive than custom
Limited sizes
May become thin over time
Note as protective as custom
Interferes less with speech and breathing than stock
Purchased at sporting goods stores
Formed using boiling water at home
Not long-lasting
Often does not cover all teeth

Custom
Made from an impression of the mouth
Offers the best fit
Interferes the least with speech and breathing
Can accommodate orthodontic work or previous dental injuries
Can be designed for a specific sport
Most expensive
Made by a dentist
Highly recommended by dentists and other health care professionals

Protect you smile
Currently, five amateur sports require mouthguards during practice and competition: boxing, football, ice hockey, men’s lacrosse and women’s field hockey. Many local school districts and state athletic organizations have their own policies regarding mouthguard use. With or without policies, anyone who participates in athletic activities should protect their smile with a high-quality, properly fitting mouthguards.

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