Sporting Event Mouth Protection
A properly fitted soft mouth guard can protect your child’s teeth,
cheeks, lips, and gums. A mouth guard is recommended for any recreational
activity that poses a risk of injury to your child’s mouth. Sports that
definitely should be considered for use of a mouth guard include (but
not limited to): football, gymnastics, basketball, baseball, soccer,
softball, hockey, skateboarding, boxing, martial arts, wrestling and
extreme sports.
There are three types of mouth gaurds:
- "Ready Made" or "Stock" guards
- "Boil-and-Bite" mouth formed guards
- Custom made mouth guards made by your dentist
If your child doesn’t have all of their permanent teeth, then a
"boil-and-bite" mouth guard should work fine. The guard should
be resilient, tear resistant, and comfortable. Make sure it fits
properly and is easy to clean, along with not restricting breathing
or speaking. We will be happy to confirm that your child’s mouth
guard is properly fitting at his/her next dental appointment if you
bring it with you.
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New Location Opening in Fall
Our new office at Cedar Crest will be open on October 5, 2010.