Bay Shore
Patchogue
In the world of sports, it's well known that wearing protective gear is essential to prevent injuries. While helmets and padding are crucial, adding a sports mouthguard to your equipment will also help safeguard your teeth and smile.
Maintaining healthy teeth goes beyond just brushing and flossing. It also involves taking steps to protect your teeth, jaws, and oral tissues from injury during sports or other physical activities. With the rising popularity of organized and recreational sports, incidents of sports-related trauma have increased as well.
According to recent estimates from the American Dental Association, 10-20% of all sports-related injuries are maxillofacial injuries. However, there's good news. Wearing an appropriate sports mouthguard can significantly reduce the risk of oral injury and associated damage.
As designed to cushion and protect the teeth and surrounding tissues, a well-fitted mouthguard minimizes the chances a blow to the face will result in broken teeth and accompanying injuries to the lips, tongue, face, and jaw. It's also believed that a mouthguard may lessen the force of the impact transmitted to the brain.
Wearing a mouthguard provides a barrier against potential dental trauma in many recreational activities and sports. It's especially crucial for athletes in contact sports like football, rugby, hockey, boxing, martial arts, etc. A mouthguard also makes sense in sole athletic endeavors with a high risk of falling or getting hit with an object. Besides contact sports, the American Dental Association recommends skateboarders, skiers, gymnasts, shot-putters, skydivers, surfers, and weightlifters also wear mouthguards.
Today, various types of mouthguards are available, each offering a different level of protection. In all cases, it's wise to consult our office before selecting one. Stock mouthguards, which come pre-formed and ready to wear, provide a basic level of defense but often lack a snug fit. Boil-and-bite mouthguards offer a semi-custom fit by softening in hot water and then molding to the athlete's mouth. For the highest level of protection, please speak with our office about a custom mouthguard.
Our custom mouthguards are individually crafted based on the unique specifics of your smile. They offer a precise fit while providing optimal protection and shock absorption, allowing for easy breathing and speaking.
At the office of Patchogue, we value your trust and investment in protecting your teeth. For more information on sports mouthguards and how we can help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile, call us today.
