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Sports Guard Sport activities are important for both physical and social reasons. However, they also come with the risk of injury. In most cases, these injuries affect the face, which is mostly uncovered during sports. Severe facial injuries affect the mouth region, either injuring the soft tissues or teeth. To protect your smile while playing, you need to wear a mouthguard. Ortega Family Dental can help reduce the impact of sports accidents with custom-fitted mouthguards that increase your safety levels.Which Sports Require a Mouthguard?Sports activities that might require a mouthguard are those that may result in a collision or fall. Games like basketball, baseball, and hockey pose the risks of a hit on the face, while non-contact sports like skating, biking, and gymnastics can cause a fall. With the above risks in mind, you need a mouthguard to protect your oral region from injury. Mouthguards should be resilient, comfortable, and tear-resistant. They should also fit well without restricting your breath or speech. Sports mouthguards should be worn on the upper teeth as they stick out more and are more prone to injuries. Why Should I Wear a Mouthguard??It's important to care for your teeth. Mouthguards protect your teeth from breaking or falling out after a hit or fall. Mouthguards help protect from permanent tooth loss which require replacement. They also help protect your heard from neurological injuries by absorbing the shock between your jaws if you do fall or come into contact with another player. Mouthguards provide a psychological benefit to athletes. With a mouthguard on, a player will feel safe and and be able to play more confidently during the game without worrying about possible accidents. Finally, mouthguards protect your mouth from soft tissue damage by acting as a buffer between the cheeks and teeth. Types of MouthguardsThere are three types of mouthguards suitable for sports: custom mouthguards, boil and bite mouthguards, and the stock mouthguards. To make custom mouthguards, our team will get a mold of your teeth and use it to make a perfectly fitting mouthguard for your mouth. Custom mouthguards are the type we recommend. Boil and bite mouthguards are made with a thermoplastic material that softens when dipped in hot water and can be found at sporting goods stores. Fitting this mouthguard requires you to dip it repeatedly in hot water and back to your mouth until it fits properly. Stock mouthguards come in small, medium, and large sizes. Since the sizes are not specific for your teeth, they may not fit well, causing difficulty during breathing or speaking. Replacing Sports MouthguardsTooth structure can change over time, especially in children, prompting you to need to replace your mouthguard. Mouthguards for sports tend to wear down or deform with prolonged use. Therefore, it is advisable to replace your sports mouthguard at the start of every season. Having a properly fitting mouthguard ensures you get the most benefits. If you play a sport that requires a mouthguard, let us help you protect your teeth from injuries with a mouthguard. Call Ortega Family Dental at (904) 914-4008 today. |
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