Athletic Sports Mouth Guard Birmingham, AL
Does your child play sports? We are sure that most of us parents have at least one child who is actively involved in sports. Do you know one piece of sports equipment that is the least used? If you guessed mouth guard, then you are correct. An athletic guard must be worn by anybody who plays sports – child or adult. It is estimated by the American Dental Association that mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and collegiate football alone.
So what is a Sports Guard?
A sports guard or an athletic guard is a custom fit mouth piece that covers the top teeth. In case of a collision or an impact of any sort, the teeth are cushioned by this thick soft piece of plastic and hence there is minimal to no damage at all. It is one of the least expensive sports equipment compared to shin guards, shoes, helmets etc. Dr. Gutti makes sure that a mouth guard fits properly and is comfortable to wear and is not interfering with the sport in any way.
Why is it important?
The picture below briefly summarizes the importance of a mouth guard.
A mouth guard can protect your teeth and jaw from injuries. These can range from a minor tooth chip to more severe damage such as having a tooth knocked out and even concussions.
Can I buy the kind that is available over the counter?
You sure can buy a mouth guard from one of the major stores. However since they are one size fits all kind with little to no ability to customize it, they may be comfortable for your child to wear. If your child is uncomfortable wearing the over the counter, boil and bite kind, he or she may not wear it and hence put themselves up for future pain and discomfort. The inconvenience will soon turn into non-compliance which in turn will result in further damage to your teeth and jaws. At comfort plus family dental, we custom make the athletic mouth guard which guarantees a great fit, is comfortable to wear and provided maximum protection.
Should you have any questions call us today, thank you for considering us for your and your family’s dental needs, we look forward to serving you.