The chances of sustaining a damaging dental injury while playing sports are incredibly high. Indeed, studies have shown that athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer a mouth or jaw injury when playing without a mouthguard. While something like running is unlikely to result in damage to your teeth or jaw, contact sports or sports involving a ball have a far higher risk of injury. Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Dental Association have recently developed a “no mouthguard, no play” policy for some ball and contact sports, so if you are an athlete, you may find yourself in need of a mouthguard to continue playing your sport of choice. Luckily, The Smile Speciality Dental Group is here to help.
Simply put, a custom mouthguard will provide greater levels of protection for your teeth and jaw. This is because they are specially manufactured to fit your unique smile, meaning that they provide a perfect fit. This means that they cover all the areas that need covering and provide cushioning from impacts to the lower face. Due to their overall “one size fits all” design, store-bought mouthguards don’t offer the same level of protection, which means that occasionally they will not extend as far back as they should to properly cushion the jaw and teeth from contact. It’s incredibly important that your mouthguard extends fully to cover your back teeth, as you risk not only tooth damage but also the possibility of a concussion should your teeth slam together with brute force. Moreover, many off-the-shelf mouthguards hinder your ability to breathe, speak, and drink water while wearing them—which is an inconvenience should you need to communicate with your teammates or hydrate while playing.
We’re happy you asked! While generic, mass-produced mouthguards are readily available at sporting goods stores, they simply won’t provide the same level of protection as one of our custom sports mouthguards. If you’d like to ensure that you have the best protection possible for your pearly whites, we suggest scheduling an appointment with us at The Smile Speciality Dental Group. We will begin the process by taking an impression of your teeth before sending the impression to our dental lab. They will manufacture a custom mouthguard based on your specific dental impression, so it will provide a precise and perfect fit. Your new custom mouthguard will fit snugly over your top teeth, extending to the back of your mouth, thus providing full coverage and protection from not only tooth damage but also concussions and jaw damage. While we can’t guarantee that you won’t suffer any injuries at all, we can state that a custom mouthguard will protect you more than any other mouthguard option out there. In addition, these custom mouthguards enable you to breathe, communicate, and drink water while still wearing them, which is incredibly convenient. They’re also a great option if you have pre-existing orthodontia such as braces, as they are compatible with dental hardware, unlike many over-the-counter sports mouthguards.
We don’t want anyone to suffer the trauma of a sports-related tooth or jaw injury. Losing or cracking teeth, or even breaking your jaw, are truly dreadful things to go through, so why take the risk? When you choose a custom sports mouthguard from The Smile Speciality Dental Group, you can look forward to increased protection, as well as a comfortable and unobtrusive fit. Whether you’re a hook on the rugby field or prefer to land right hooks in the boxing ring, a custom sports mouthguard will keep your teeth where they’re supposed to be – safely in your mouth!
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