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Why Are Mouthguards Necessary for Children in Sports?
We are ensuring that your children wear helmets, knee pads, and other safety equipment while participating in contact sports as parents. However, how can parents safeguard their children’s teeth from sports-related injuries?
Over 3 million youngsters experience tooth injuries while playing sports, according to the American Dental Association, and the majority of these injuries might have been avoided with the use of a mouthguard.
Mouthguards can help avoid dental injuries like broken, chipped, or knocked-out teeth. They also protect your child’s face, mouth, and lips, as well as aid in the redistribution of force caused by a head injury.
Who should wear them?
Sports-related dental injuries are most common among children aged 8 to 12 who participate in contact or impact sports such as hockey, basketball, rugby, soccer, lacrosse, and football. A mouth guard can also help a child who is participating in recreational activities that can cause accidents, such as mountain biking, stake boarding, or rock climbing.
If your child leads an active lifestyle, speak with a pediatric dentist to learn more about mouthguards and how they can protect your child’s teeth.
Is it OK for my child to wear one while wearing braces?
Yes, children with braces can wear a mouthguard as well. In reality, mouthguards can preserve your child’s gum tissues while also preventing harm to the brackets of their braces.
Your pediatric dentist will select a mouthguard that will provide the best possible protection for your child and their braces.
Come in a Variety of Styles
Mouthguards or mouth shields that are pre-formed are readily accessible in most sporting goods stores. These are available in a single size and are very cost-effective. These, on the other hand, can be cumbersome and make speaking difficult.
Mouthguards that boil and bite are also available in most sporting goods stores. These are softened in the mouth with hot water before being inserted in the mouth to fit your child’s dental structure. These mouthguards are a better version of the pre-formed mouthguard.
A professional dentist near you makes custom-fit mouthguards. These are manufactured to order according to your child’s oral structure and can be quite costly. They do, however, provide a great deal of comfort and protection.
Consult your pediatric dentist at Stevensons Dental Ark and The Dental Ark for the best mouthguard to protect your child’s teeth while allowing them to keep up with their active lifestyle.
