Sports Injuries

Mouth Guards are a Must

April 21st, 2017

Did you know the five most common causes of childhood injuries (in order of frequency) are basketball, football, bicycling, playgrounds and soccer? Painful facial injuries can take the fun out of any game. But the good news is that they can be avoided – mouth guards have been proven to significantly decrease the risk of oral injuries by holding the teeth in place in the event of trauma.

Athletes who participate in football, hockey and boxing are required to wear mouth guards. But, even if your sport does not require mouth guard use it is a smart choice to use one. We recommend using them for basketball, soccer, lacrosse and any other sport where there is a risk of injury to the face.

References:http://www.academyforsportsdentistry.org/facial-protection-month