Mouthguards help prevent injury to the mouth, teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue. Mouthguards also help prevent or reduce the severity of concussions. Injuries to the mouth can have far reaching consequences. Immediately after an injury there is pain and also the expense of treating the injury. Injuries to the teeth require follow up care for years to come.Mouthguards are recommended and in some cases, required to be worn during such sporting activities as:
football
soccer
hockey
field hockey
lacrosse
wrestling
martial arts
When choosing a mouthguard, you have a few options:
Stock mouthguard
Boil and bite
You can find these two options at a sporting goods store. They are relatively inexpensive.
Custom mouthguard
Custom made mouthguards provide the best protection, because they are made from impressions of your teeth. This allows you to breathe better and speak more clearly while wearing the mouthguard.
Call Dr. Smyths office today to make a custom mouthguard for the best protection of your mouth!
I completely agree with your opinion that mouth guards can prevent or limit the damage caused by injuries to the mouth, including the tongue, teeth, lips and soft tissues. It also prevents nerve damage.
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