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Athletic Mouth Guards

Mouth guards are imperative in preventing damage to teeth during sports activities. There are mouth guards that can be purchase over the counter which are called “boil and bite.” These can be effective in preventing injury and should be used as a bare minimum during sports activities. They are formed by having your child bite into a boiled mouth guard, molding the material to the gums and teeth. A custom fabricated mouth guard can be made for your child in our office. These mouth guards offer a more precise fit, which allows for better communication between teammates; and because it is more comfortable, it can encourage longer wear during playtime. Both mouth guards fit over the upper or lower teeth to prevent tooth fracture due to tooth-to-tooth contact when jarred during sports. While most people know to use mouth guards during football and hockey, they are recommended for all contact sports as well as baseball, basketball, soccer and gymnastics, where incidental contact with solid objects and other participants is common.