Mouthguards and You!

A lot of our patients play sports, and now is a great time to remind all of you to take care of both your mouth and appliances while participating in sports – especially contact sports such as soccer, football and basketball.

One of the most important pieces of sports equipment you can wear on the field is a mouth guard. A well-fitted mouth guard allows you to breathe and speak more clearly, in addition to protecting your mouth and appliances. Only by using a mouth guard can athletes avoid serious mouth and jaw injuries. The next time you’re in for an adjustment appointment, we encourage you to let us know if you’re playing or planning to play any sports. We can produce a mouth guard customized to your mouth that will work best for you.

Here are another five quick tips for keeping yourself safe during sports activities:

Wear a helmet
Stretch before and after a game or practice
Wear protective eyewear
Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
Be observant, even as a spectator

We hope this helps! You can always contact us if you have any questions!