The importance of mouthguards for athletes

With the arrival of spring, it marks the start of baseball and softball season. There are many options to protect your child from unnecessary mouth trauma. Typically mouth guards cover the teeth, and are designed to protect the mouth from trauma, such as: broken teeth, cut lips and other damage to the mouth. A mouth guard should be worn by anyone that participates in a contact sport, any activity that might result in injury to the mouth.

A custom mouth guard can be made in our office at an additional cost this ensures the proper fit, which makes it more comfortable and the best protection. Mouth guards can be made in a variety of colors. All professional athletes wear custom made mouth guards.

However, patients that are in braces or have an appliance cannot wear a custom mouth guard. These patients need to wear a pliable mouth guard (there is no charge) that allows their teeth to still move.

Check with our office before the season begins for a pliable mouth guard or a custom made one.