Hard Hits and Guarded Teeth

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As fall approaches one thing is for sure, it’s almost time for football. Boys and young men around the country are starting to gear up to throw around the good ol’ pigskin. However, while scoring touchdowns and making tackles they must remember that safety the mouth has to be taken into consideration.

Football is a contact sport allowing for the possibility of many injuries while playing, including injuries to the face and mouth. Sports-related dental injuries are reported to be the cause of over 600,000 emergency rooms visits per year. You must take extra pre-caution to protect your teeth, during orthodontic treatment (ie, braces).

To protect your teeth you must wear a mouth guard. A mouth guard can help prevent injury to the teeth, mouth and even jaw. Mouth guards are made of flexible material that is fitted to protect your upper and lower teeth. You can buy a stock mouth guard or get a custom guard made. The right fit mouth guard will act as cushions protecting your mouth from hits and preventing serious injury.

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With a mouth guard you prevent injury that can result in permanent damage. For athletes under orthodontic treatment consult with us for the choosing the best mouth guard for you.