Sports Guards Exercise and sports are always a good thing. They not only improve our appearance but also our overall health. Many times, however, in the hustle and bustle of sports, it is easy to get badly injured. The American Dental Association says that wearing a mouth guard, while may not guarantee complete protection, reduces your chances of being injured. The likelihood of sustaining injuries rises to around 60 percent when you do not wear a mouth guard while indulging in contact sports. Our dentist at Charlie Hsieh Dental Corporation offers mouth guards for sports that help keep your bite protected. What is a Sports Mouth guard?Sports mouth guards are an oral appliance worn over your upper row of teeth while engaging in sports. They help prevent oral injury. The appliance protects you against broken teeth and cut lips, among other injuries to the mouth. For athletes who wear braces or have fixed dental appliances like bridges within the lower jaw, our dentist may suggest wearing a mouth guard. Your mouth structure oftentimes varies from that of another person. As such, we customize and make sports mouth guards for each individual based on their needs. This tends to offer the best protection as it prevents a situation where the mouth guard falls off while in the middle of the sport or creating discomfort within the mouth. Candidates for a Sports Mouth guardIf you participate in sports, you may find mouth guards are an essential piece of equipment, especially if the sport involves bodily contact, falls, or flying equipment. Whether you play basketball, baseball, football, hockey, or soccer, wearing a mouth guard is a good decision. Kids can wear them particularly while skateboarding, mountain biking, or doing other physical activities that could lead to an injury of the mouth. Types of Mouth guardsA mouth guard should be resilient, comfortable, and wear resistant. There are mainly three types of mouth guards which are custom-made, boil and bite, and stock mouth guards. Custom-made mouth guards are designed specifically for you as an athlete. We produce them in our dental lab. Our dentist uses a model of your mouth and makes an impression of the teeth to construct your personalize mouth guard. Because custom-made mouth guards offer a custom fit, they are regarded as more comfortable, and offering the best protection. If your child is actively involved in sports and other physical activities that risk injury, bring them in to our office to get a custom-fit sports mouth guard. Sports Mouth guards for KidsA common misconception behind the wearing of sports mouth guards is that they are only worn by adults. However, these pieces can also work for children. The trauma impact from the jaw can sometimes cause brain injury. The brain, and protection to the brain, are very important particularly in developing brains. A mouth guard prevents the occurrence of things like cut lips, teeth fractures, gum injuries, jaw fractures, cuts in the cheek, concussions, and neck injuries among children. Taking Care of your Sports mouth guardMouth guards can stay in the mouth for a long period, making them susceptible to bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Clean them after removing and before wearing them. Replace them when they wear out. Are you an active athlete and need to protect your bite while doing sports? Visit us at Charlie Hsieh Dental Corporation to get your own sports mouth guard. For more information about sports mouth guards, call us at (657) 822-0328 to request an appointment. |
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