Did you know?
All sporting activities have an associated risk of orofacial injuries
due to fails. collisions. contact with hard surfaces. and contact from
sports-related equipment. Sports accidents reportedly account for
10 to 39 percent of all dental injuries in children. The majority of
sport-related dental and orofacial injuries affect the upper lip.
maxilla. and maxillary incisors. with 50 to 90 percent of dental
injuries involving the maxillary incisors. Use of a mouthguard can
protectthe upper incisors.
What are Mouth guards?
Sports guard. mouth guard or mouth protector is a device worn
over your teeth that protects teeth from blows to the face and
head. There are 3 types of mouth guards
- Over the counter
- Boil-and-Bite and
- Custom made mouth guards. Custom made mouth guards
Who all needs to wear a mouth guard?
Mouth guards are an important piece of athletic equipment for
anyone participating in a sport that involves falls, body contact or
flying equipment. This includes football, basketball, baseball,
soccer, hockey. kabaddi, and gymnastics- any activity that might
result in an injury to the mouth.
How much does it cost?
The appliance is quiet affordable especially in view of the protection
it provides for your child. Treatment for traumatic injuries to face
and teeth can cost a lot. So if mouthguard can prevent such injuries
then why not use it? In addition. the mouth guards can prevent your
child go through the mental trauma caused by such injuries.