Mouth Guards

Dental injuries are the most common type of injuries sustained during sports activities.  Thus, it is of great importance to protect your (or your child's) mouth during these activities.  The ADA estimates that over 200,000 oral injuries are prevented annually through the use of sports mouth guards.

Although any mouth guard will be a positive step towards safer play, stock or boil and bite type mouth guards, often found in sporting goods stores, do present some problems.  They often do not achieve an accurate fit, and can be uncomfortable and interfere with the athlete's ability to breathe and speak.  They also provide a false sense of protection; when the athlete bites the guard into its form during its softened state, the thickness at the point of contact is greatly decreased, robbing the guard of its protective ability.

For those who play sports, a custom fitted mouth guard is an important part of preventative dental care.  It is a small investment that will prevent future costs associated with extensive restoration of injured teeth, protecting the life, health, and integrity of your smile.