How custom sports mouthguards designed at the dentist’s office keep you and your child “in the game”
Student-athletes, enthusiastic amateurs, and weekend warriors alike can benefit from custom sports mouthguards, expertly designed at the office of Scott and Derry Dental Care in Milton, Ontario. So, you don’t have to be a pro or a member of an organized youth team to benefit from this important way to protect your smile’s health, function, and appearance and keep you “in the game.”
Why are mouthguards so important?
While many of us may remember our helmets, padding, and other sports equipment, the safety and health of the mouth are often overlooked when engaging in contact sports or activities, from skateboarding and skiing to football and hockey. Yet, by simply slipping this oral appliance over your teeth, you can protect your chompers and the surrounding and delicate oral tissue. The benefits are clearly understood and far outweigh the potential trauma, cost, and time associated with treating damage to the mouth caused by sports-related injuries/blows to the face during these activities.
What do you mean by “custom” mouthguards?
The appliances you get at the dentist’s office differ from those purchased at the store or online. They are crafted to exacting standards, using impressions or models of your teeth. In turn, you enjoy a superior and precise fit. The guard conforms to your teeth snugly yet comfortably. It won’t slip around, making the guard ineffectual at protecting your teeth (and highly uncomfortable when trying to focus on your sports performance).
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Do I need a mouthguard for my particular sport?
Any time there is a risk of damage from “contact” with other sports equipment or players, a mouthguard is a smart investment – and may even be a requirement for certain sports teams or leagues. We have made mouthguards for rugby, football, basketball, wrestling, martial arts, and hockey players, and this is just a partial list of the athletes of all ages and capabilities that we have supported in this manner. Since facial trauma is such a common sports-related injury, it is essential to safeguard against potential serious fractures, tooth loss, soft tissue damage, jaw injury, and even traumatic brain injuries.
How does it protect us from so many serious injuries?
While small in size and a minor bit of gear, the humble mouthguard is quite mighty in its power and has an outsized significance. In addition to acting as a buffer between the tissues and the ground, balls, and other gear and players, mouthguards also maintain the structural integrity of the face and protect one’s “bite” and jaw pressure. We encourage our neighbours across the Milton, ON, area to think of sports mouthguards just as they might think of a helmet or other widely accepted and essential sports gear. Contact Scott and Derry Dental Care at (855) 438-4999 to find out more and to request your consultation.
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