You want to stay protected from injuries of any sort. We tape our ankles, slip on knee pads, and even wear helmets to shield our body and head, but often the smile is left forgotten. Custom-fitted mouth guards protect teeth so you can keep your smile looking great when discussing your highlights during post-game interviews.
Protect Your Smile!
In contact sports, an uncontrolled pitch, a loose ball, or a wild puck can damage different oral structures if your face is left unprotected. Trauma to the face can often lead to a multitude of severe issues, including:
- Chips or Fractures
- A Bitten Tongue
- Tooth Avulsion
- Broken Bones
Facial structures and teeth are especially sensitive, making it critical for athletes engaged in heavy contact sports to protect their smile using a sports mouth guard.
A hit to the jaw could cause teeth to quickly clench together; however, with a mouth guard, the tongue, teeth, and surrounding structures are shielded from the bite force generated from teeth hitting one another. Sports mouth guards reduce the level of impact and thus greatly protects the smile.
What Type of Sports Guard Works Best?
While many over-the-counter options offer universal support for varying mouth sizes, they can often be uncomfortable and slip during use. They can also provide an unbalanced level of support and leave specific areas subject to an uneven level of protection. Additionally, over-the-counter mouth guards can sometimes make it difficult for players to breath.
On the other hand, custom-fitted mouth guards supplied by an experienced dentist provide complete protection for a player’s entire mouth. Sports guards contour to the grooves of the smile and snugly protect teeth, leaving minimal room for injuries to occur. Additionally, sports mouth guards are very comfortable, often making it easy and enjoyable to wear.
Professional Care for the Family
Dr. Lawrence Saltzman is well-experienced with helping athletes protect their smile. As a team dentist for the Atlanta Thrashers for several years and a regular dentist to many MMA fighters, protecting the smile of athletes is a top priority at our office.
We bring the same level of commitment to new and all-stars as well. Protecting the smile at a young age is especially important for building the habit of preserving your long-term health.
Learn More, Call Our Practice Today!
Prevention goes beyond just brushing and flossing—athletes will want to avoid injuries to their smile by protecting it with a personalized sports mouth guard. Call our practice and schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence Saltzman for expert assistance with finding a custom mouth guard.