With the new year sporting sign-on's happening at the moment, we wanted to remind everyone of the importance of protecting your teeth when playing sports.
Many sports carry a real risk of accidental collision which can also result in serious dental trauma. These sorts of injuries are often difficult to treat, and can result in needing on-going and expense treatments; however with the use of a custom-fitted mouthguard, you can prevent these injuries.
A custom-fitted mouthguard works by absorbing and spreading the impact of the damaging blow, and is fabricated based on an impression of your teeth and jaw taken by your dentist. A mouthguard that is custom-fitted by our dentists are far superior to an over-the-counter mouthguard because it’s specially designed to fit your mouth and when properly used, stored, and checked by your dentist every year, a custom-fitted mouthguard should last several seasons.
In contrast, self-fitted, over-the-counter mouthguards, which include what are commonly known as boil-and-bite mouthguards, should not be used. They do not protect the teeth, are loosely fitted, impede breathing and speaking, and can even wedge in the back of the throat at impact which could be life threatening.
Contact us today and arrange to have your new mouthguard made prior to game day!
