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Mouthguards
Do you grind your teeth while you sleep? Or do you need protection for your teeth when you participate in sports activities?
To assist with your oral health and to address the above issues, mouthguards were developed by dental experts.
What is a mouthguard?
Worn to protect your teeth from trauma during athletic activities, a mouthguard is a flexible appliance made out of plastic.
Do I need to wear a mouthguard?
Highworth Dental Care in Wiltshire supports the use of mouth guards to protect your mouth from injuries and grinding especially when more than 200,000 mouth and jaw injuries occur every year.
Are all mouth guards the same?
Because some mouth guards cause the wearer discomfort and limited protection, many people simply do not wear one. For the best advice on getting the right mouthguard for you, speak to your Swindon dentist.
Can a mouth guard prevent injury?
Serious injuries such as concussion, unconsciousness, jaw fractures and neck injuries can be prevented by wearing a mouthguard, typically when the lower jaw gets jammed into the upper jaw. Mouthguards work effectively to move soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth, to prevent lacerations and bruising of the lips and cheeks.
For what sports should I wear a mouth guard?
For any contact sports such as basketball, football, rugby, hockey or martial arts, or activities played on hard surfaces, it is advisable to wear a mouthguard.
Should children wear mouth guards?
Education about the potential for serious dental injuries resulting from contact sports is often overlooked in schools. However many schools now reinforce the health advantage and dental safety of mouth guards for the activities.
How do I care for my mouth guard?
Wash with soap and warm water. Make sure you store your mouth guard when it is dry and within the protective box supplied. Avoid any heat exposure.
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