During sports, the mouth and the teeth are at risk and can suffer from injuries as a result of a fall. Mouth guards are protective coverings that are placed over the teeth to protect them. The most common mouth guards are – the stock mouth guard, the boil and bit mouth guard, and the custom-fitted mouth guard.
The stock mouth guard is cheap, bulky, and does not provide sufficient protection for the teeth. They make it difficult for people to breath and talk and are therefore not recommended by dentists. By first being placed in hot water, the boil and bite mouth guard becomes soft before it is fitted over the teeth. This allows it to offer a better fit than the stock mouth guards. The custom-fitted mouth guard is custom made based on a dentist’s instructions to perfectly fit your mouth. This is why it is higher in price but it offers the most protection and comfort.
A mouth guard is normally placed as a protection for the upper teeth but sometimes the lower teeth are in need of protection. Mouth guards should not be purchased and worn just like that. You need advice from your dentist so that your mouth guard can be durable, comfortable and easy to clean. It should make it difficult for you to talk or breathe in any way.
Both children and adults need mouth guards as long as they engage in sports. This is all types of sports – both contact and non-contact sports such as boxing, soccer, football, hockey, skateboarding and mountain biking. As long as there is a risk of falling, it is advisable to wear mouth guards to protect your mouth.
The fact is that accidents happen anytime during sports. The fact is that mouth guards protect against mouth related injuries that might occur if you fall. This is not only injuries to your teeth but also to your tongue, tissues, and lips. It also protects your teeth from breaking or chipping during a fall. It also prevents tooth loss and damages to the nerves of the teeth. Protect your mouth and teeth with mouth guards.