Sports-related dental injuries are reported to be the cause of over 600,000 emergency rooms visits per year. We advise taking extra pre-caution to protect your child's teeth, during orthodontic treatment. You can take pre-caution by wearing a mouth guard to protect your teeth. A mouth guard is a device that is used to protect your mouth from injury when you are participating in sporting activity. The use of a mouth guard is especially important to orthodontic patients.
Types of dental injuries that can occur without a mouth guard:
Fracture: Broken tooth or chipped tooth.
Avulsion: Entire tooth knocked out from the root.
Luxation: tooth mispositioned in socket.
A mouth guard can help prevent injury to the teeth, mouth and even jaw. Mouth guards are made of flexible material that is fitted to protect your upper and lower teeth. You can buy a standard mouth guard or get a custom guard made. The right fit mouth guard will act as cushions protecting your mouth from hits and preventing serious injury. The best mouth guards are for the right fit are custom mouth guards. We are a TekFit Sports Mouth Guard providers and we have the technology to make sure your mouth guard is perfect for you.
Without a mouth guard injury can result in permanent damage. While involved with any physical activity under orthodontic treatment consult with us for the choosing the best mouth guard for you. Please contact our office to schedule your appointment for an oral scan to fabricate your custom fit mouth guard.
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