Sports Guard Sports mouthguards are a great way to protect your smile, prevent injury, and keep playing the sports you love! A lot of people think that sports mouthguards are just for kids or athletes but they're actually perfect for everyone. At Highridge Dental Care, we believe that a properly fitted sports mouthguard can be instrumental to enjoying your favorite sports and keeping an amazing smile. How Sports Mouthguards Protect Your Teeth And Prevent InjuriesA mouthguard is a device that you wear over your teeth to protect them from injury during contact sports. A well-fitting, properly sized mouthguard can reduce the risk of dental injuries by 33 percent. Even if you don't participate in any high-impact or collision sports like football, basketball, or rugby, a mouthguard could still prevent 75 percent of tooth fractures in all other recreational activities from happening. The main function of a mouthguard is to keep your upper teeth anchored on the lower jaw, so they stay put when forces are applied. The guard also acts as an added layer between your gums and cheek tissue for more protection against trauma. Mouthguards come in many different shapes and sizes with varying degrees of padding. Why Should You Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Contact Sports?You should wear a mouthguard not only when playing contact sports but also when participating in any other physical activities to protect your teeth and gums from injury. In the event that you are hit or knocked down, wearing a mouthguard can prevent your teeth from being displaced by an impact with another player's head or body part which could cause irreversible damage to your smile, as well as temporarily limit chewing function if it is pushed too far back into the jawbone. A mouth guard will also significantly reduce the risk of concussion, which is a common result of blows to the face and temporary loss of consciousness (when these types of injuries happen without protection). How To Find The Right Sports Mouthguard For YouOne of the best ways to find a mouthguard that's perfect for you is by asking us for one. We know which type and size are safest, as well as what types may work better with your braces or other dental appliances you may have. At Highridge Dental Care we custom-make sports mouthguards for our patients in order to offer the best protection to their jaw, teeth, and gums. You can also find one-size-fits-all sports guards in sporting goods stores, however, these generic mouthguards can be bulky, not fit right, and not offer the full protection and strength that you need. When To Replace Your Old Sports Mouthguard With A New OneIf you find that your mouthguard is lost or damaged, it's important to replace it with a new one ASAP. The best time for replacing them may be after the season has been completed, but this can vary depending on how often and hard they are being used. If you don't replace your sports mouthguard regularly enough, bacteria could accumulate in the rubber material of the guard which will make it counterproductive. At Highridge Dental Care, we know it is important to have a well-balanced life. If you're looking for a fun, safe way to protect your smile and keep playing the sport of your choice then look no further than sports mouthguards. To learn more about how our team can help you choose the right one for your unique needs, or to schedule an appointment, call us today at (916) 909-8989. |
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