SPORTS DENTISTRY
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Teeth, once lost, do not grow back. With a mouth guard you can be free to enjoy sport and adventure activities without having to worry about the health and apperance of your teeth.
There are three different types of mouth guards available.
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FAQs
Modern dentistry can easily fix broken teeth; why should I still wear a mouth guard?
Apart from the fact that prevention being a lot cheaper than cure when it comes to your teeth, a mouth guard can protect you from much more than just a knocked out tooth. A good mouth guard will also help to protect your jaw and other areas of your face, as it can minimise the impact of collisions. Even if you do lose a tooth, your mouth guard could help to avoid potential worse damage like a broken jaw.
When should I buy a mouth guard for my child?
For many parents, the best solution is to choose a cheaper option when their children are younger. At this stage, contact in their chosen sport may be less aggressive. As children grow and their teeth grow, they will usually need to be fitted for a new mouth guard regularly. Therefore, provided that they stay interested in the sport, they can upgrade to an individually fitted mouth guard when they are slightly older and it will last longer.
Will I need to buy a new mouth guard for myself every year?
The difference between an adult’s requirement and a child’s is that, by the time you have reached adulthood, your teeth have stopped growing. Therefore, you can rest easy in the knowledge that if you invest in a good quality mouth guard, you will not need to buy a new one in a year or so. Provided that you look after your mouth guard, it should look after you. During routine check-ups at your dentist, take your mouth guard along so that you dentist can check whether it still fits adequately and performs well.
Apart from the fact that prevention being a lot cheaper than cure when it comes to your teeth, a mouth guard can protect you from much more than just a knocked out tooth. A good mouth guard will also help to protect your jaw and other areas of your face, as it can minimise the impact of collisions. Even if you do lose a tooth, your mouth guard could help to avoid potential worse damage like a broken jaw.
When should I buy a mouth guard for my child?
For many parents, the best solution is to choose a cheaper option when their children are younger. At this stage, contact in their chosen sport may be less aggressive. As children grow and their teeth grow, they will usually need to be fitted for a new mouth guard regularly. Therefore, provided that they stay interested in the sport, they can upgrade to an individually fitted mouth guard when they are slightly older and it will last longer.
Will I need to buy a new mouth guard for myself every year?
The difference between an adult’s requirement and a child’s is that, by the time you have reached adulthood, your teeth have stopped growing. Therefore, you can rest easy in the knowledge that if you invest in a good quality mouth guard, you will not need to buy a new one in a year or so. Provided that you look after your mouth guard, it should look after you. During routine check-ups at your dentist, take your mouth guard along so that you dentist can check whether it still fits adequately and performs well.
