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Why You Need a Mouth Guard
Wearing a mouth guard helps prevent structural damage to your teeth and jaw, and also helps prevent injuries such as lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. Mouth guards have also been shown to help decrease the risk of concussions, making them a crucial part of athletic safety.
Mouth guards are an essential piece of equipment in contact sports. They should be worn by athletes of all ages who participate in sports such as:
- Football
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- …any sport where contact is a possibility.
Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards vs. Custom Mouth Guards
Mouth guards are available in most sporting goods stores, but you should be careful when purchasing one. While these over-the-counter options are widely available, they do not offer the best level of protection. Typically, these mouth guards are ill-fitting and uncomfortable, which may reduce their effectiveness.
Why Choose a Custom Mouth Guard?
For the highest level of comfort and protection, you should visit your dentist for a custom mouth guard fitting. A custom mouth guard is created specifically for the optimal protection of YOUR mouth. Here's why custom mouth guards are the best option:
- Perfect Fit: A custom mouth guard is tailored to fit your mouth perfectly, offering better protection than off-the-shelf products.
- Comfort: Custom mouth guards are designed with thin plastic that is hardened to protect your teeth while still allowing for comfort during wear.
- Breathing and Communication: The thinness of the custom mouth guard allows for easy breathing and also ensures clear communication, which is especially important for athletes like quarterbacks who need to call out signals.
Keep Your Performance at Its Best
A custom mouth guard ensures that you maintain the highest level of performance on the field, court, or rink. Whether you're running a play in football, going for a header in soccer, or making a fast break in basketball, a custom mouth guard provides the protection you need without compromising comfort or communication.