Why Mouthguards Make (Financial) Sense
Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month? As more people get outside in the beautiful spring weather, more patients walk in with a head, mouth or facial injury from a sports-related accident. If you or your child are actively playing sports–even just casually in the neighborhood–those teeth should be protected with a mouthguard!
The American Dental Association states that the risk of athletes losing their teeth while playing sports is much greater without a mouthguard. It is easy to see how quickly this could happen in sports such as wrestling, football, basketball, baseball or softball. At Goldberg Orthodontics, we are big advocates of mouthguards. Here is everything you need to know.
MOUTHGUARDS REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURIES
Dental injuries from sports accidents include chipped teeth, soft-tissue injuries to lips and cheeks or even a broken jaw. OUCH! A properly selected mouthguard is especially important if you have braces, as a facial injury could damage the brackets and/or wires. It also provides a protective barrier between the braces and the cheek or lips, to help avoid injuries to the gums and cheeks. While a mouthguard doesn’t prevent these accidents, it can reduce the level of severity of the problem.
WHAT TYPE OF MOUTHGUARD SHOULD I CHOOSE?
PROTECT THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE WITH A MOUTHGUARD!
Mouthguards make sense when you compare their cost against the potential pain and cosmetic issues from an injury. Plus think of the dental bills you could be avoiding to deal with those issues! You’ll be a more confident player, or a more supportive fan, knowing you or your child has reliable protection going for that game-winning touchdown, lay-up, or home run!
Have more questions about mouthguards, or interested in discussing a custom-fitted mouthguard? Give us a call at (847) 831-1100 or email us at office@goldberg-ortho.com.
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