Sports Mouthguards![]() Prevention of Dental InjuriesDental injuries during sports are preventable. Experts recommend that athletes should wear mouthguards during sports in which contact and collision are likely to occur. These include basketball, rugby, football, baseball, skateboarding, wrestling, boxing, martial arts, volleyball, soccer, squash, surfing and more. The National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety states that athletes who don’t wear a sports mouthguard are 60 times likely to sustain fractured, dislocated, and loose teeth. What are Sports MouthguardsA sports mouthguard is a device that is typically worn on the upper arch of the athlete’s teeth to protect the mouth from blows to the face and head. These appliances prevent broken or loose teeth, cut tongue, lips, and cheek and other injuries to the mouth. If you wear metal braces or other non-removable dental appliances, we at Reich Dental Center – Roswell recommend wearing a mouthguard on your lower teeth as well. Functions of Sports MouthguardSports mouthguards have several benefits:
Types of Sports MouthguardsThere are various types of sports mouthguards; however, only custom-fitted mouthguards that are durable, tear-resistant and comfortable can provide you adequate protection during sports.
Wearing a mouthguard during sports is imperative for your continued oral health as dental trauma can carry wide-ranging and long-lasting repercussions for you. If you want us to make a mouthguard for you, contact us at 770-992-3353 and schedule an appointment with us today. Request Your Appointment |
Reich Dental Center – RoswellRobin Reich, DDS | Stacey Wingad, DMD | Megan Reich Rihan, DMD Kristin Cooney, DMD | Lauren Hughes, DMD Call or Text: 770-992-33531775 Woodstock Rd, Suite 350 Roswell, GA 30075
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