Wearing a mouth guard is essential to protect your teeth from sports-related injuries and nighttime clenching and grinding.
Many athletes use a mouth guard regardless of the intensity of their sport. From golf to football and anything in between, a mouth guard provides peace of mind in any sports activity and lets you play to your maximum ability.
Importance of mouth guards
According to the American Dental Association, it is estimated that 20 to 25 million individuals participate in some form of athletic activity. With that, about 36% of unintentional injuries are sports-related with 10-20% being mouth injuries.
The National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety claim that an athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to their teeth when not wearing a mouth guard. It’s common for dental injuries to cause permanent damage, and can be costly to repair.
What are the benefits of a custom-fitted mouth guard?
Custom-fitted mouth guards are the most comfortable and provide the most secure fit. They are provided by your dentist and are created by taking an impression of your teeth.