Why are mouthguards important?

A. Mouthguards protect the teeth form possible sport injuries. They not only protect the teeth, but the lips, cheeks, tongue and jaw bone as well. They can contribute to the protection of a child from head and neck injuries such as concussions. Most injuries occur to the mouth and the head area when a child is not wearing a mouth guard.  more

Research have shown that many oral injuries are preventable and that most oral injuries occur in athletes who are not wearing mouth protection. Mouthguards protect not just the teeth, but also the lips, cheeks, and tongue of your child. Mouthguards help protect children not just from injuries involving the teeth, but also from injuries such as head and neck injuries, concussions and jaw fractures. Increasingly, organized sports are requiring participants to wear mouthguards to participate. Mouthguards should be considered essential sports equipment.  more

Mouthguards hold top priority as sports equipment. They protect not just the teeth, but the lips, cheeks, and tongue. They help protect children from such head and neck injuries as concussions and jaw fractures. Increasingly, organized sports are requiring mouthguards to prevent injury to their athletes. Research shows that most oral injuries occur when athletes are not wearing mouth protection. When should my child wear a mouthguard? Whenever he or she is in an activity with a risk of falls or of head contact with other players or equipment. This includes football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, skateboarding, even gymnastics. We usually think of football and hockey as the most dangerous to the teeth, but nearly half of sports-related mouth injuries occur in basketball and baseball.  more

Mouthguards should be considered essential sports equipment. They protect not just the teeth, but also the lips, cheeks, and tongue. Mouthguards help protect children from injuries such as head and neck injuries as well as concussions and jaw fractures. Increasingly, organized sports are requiring participants to wear mouthguards to participate. Research have shown that many oral injuries are preventable and that most oral injuries occur in athletes who are not wearing mouth protection.  more