If you are and athlete you know the importance of protective sports gear. Same goes if you are a parent of a child that is active in sports or simple likes to ride their bike.

Its a proven fact that having a mouth guard while playing sports can cut down the more than the 40 percent of the injures that is directed towards the face. A  custom-molded mouthguard can help reduce oral injuries that are sports-related.

What is a mouthguard?

Mostly seen in college and professional football, a mouthguard is a simple but very important piece of gear that fits over teeth to protect them along the tongue, jaw and the face from impacts. A mouthguard has also been proven to reduce the likelihood of a concussion.

Not only for football, but hockey and rugby players can benefit from a mouthguard as well as those that like to box, cycle, skateboard, take part in martial arts or any sport that may involve some type of physical contact.

A persons image is important and having a missing tooth, well…it’s better to play it safe with a mouthguard. The ADA and many dentists recommend mouthguards for kids and adults alike if they are involved in any sport. No need to risk injury when a mouthguard is an inexpensive alternative to losing ones teeth.

Since mouthguards are available at most sporting good stores, you do however have the option of having a mouthguard that can be custom fitted. Unlike the ones off the shelve, custom made guards are less likely to feel uncomfortable due to the mouthguard has been custom make by a technician. It will fit on the teeth more naturally and protect the teeth with better comfort.

If you are active in sports, talk to Dr. Layton about the safety and importance of a mouthguard. A simple and cost effective way to protect ones teeth.