5 Benefits of a Mouth Guard During Sports

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Whether you’re playing in a little league or a professional match, no one will ever dream about participating in a high contact sport without proper protective gear, including a helmet and mouthguard. However, athletes playing less intense sports, such as volleyball, skateboarding, and gymnastics, may not consider it important to spend money on custom-made mouth guards. Yet, practically speaking, they have as much chance of falling on their face as a football player. Mouthguards prevent injuries to the teeth as well as the jaw. Following are some reasons you should consider getting mouth guards no matter what sports you play.

•  Mouthguards protect your teeth and jaw against cuts and bruises from impacts. They also prevent fractures and dislocations of the teeth by providing adequate cushioning.
•  Mouthguards also prevent the contact of upper and lower teeth, preventing them from damaging each other.
• If you’re not wearing a mouthguard and get hit on the mouth, the force can cause the jaws to jar violently together, increasing the risk of a concussion. Mouthguards can prevent this from happening.
• Mouthguards also work as a protective measure against neck injuries
• Overall, you’ll feel more comfortable and confident while playing any sport if you’re wearing a mouthguard since you won’t have to worry about keeping your mouth safe.

Since the size and shape of each person’s mouth can vary slightly, you can’t just drop in and buy an average size mouthguard. Poorly fitted mouth guards can actually do more damage than good. Instead, get yourself a custom-fit mouthguard from a reputable orthodontist for maximum protection. If you live in the areas of Mapleton, Palmyra, Lake Shore, Benjamin, Springville, or Salem, drop by Kuhni Orthodontic Studio for a free consultation and start the process of your custom-made mouthguard today.