Sport Dentistry

The Mouthguard for sport and training

5 million teeth are accidentally avulsed in the United States each year. Don’t tell yourself, "If only I had worn a sport guard!”

A mouth-guard is a removable appliance used to protect teeth, soft tissues, gums, lips, jaws and joints from injury during athletic activities. This is most effective when created by a dentist who takes exact impressions of the user’s teeth to make the guard.

It also absorbs impact and minimizes concussion associated with sports injuries. It fits very well over the teeth and you can talk, breath and drink without problems. It is perfect protection for all kinds Of sports and includes: Rugby, squash, soccer, volleyball, surfing, basketball, biking, school-sports, polo, boxing, skiing, track and field, hockey, parachuting, etc.

Why wear a mouth-guard?

The Academy of Sport Dentistry (2005) recommends wearing a mouth-guard for the following reasons:

• Mouth-guards prevent over 200,000 injuries each year in soccer alone.
• Almost one-third of all dental injuries are due to sports-related accident.
• An athlete is 70 times more likely to sustain damage to teeth when not wearing a mouth-guard.
• A mouth guard can also help prevent concussion, cerebral hemorrhages, and incident of unconsciousness, jaw fractures and neck injuries.
• Most youths wear a helmet or knee protectors; the mouth guard also belongs with protection equipment.

A custom made laminate mouth guard is micron accurate and can provide 10 times more protection than a boil & bite mouth guard (bought outside a dental office).