What is a mouthguard?
A mouthguard is a flexible appliance made of plastic used in sports or recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma.
A mouthguard is a flexible appliance made of plastic used in sports or recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma.
Why should I wear a mouthguard?
To protect your mouth from injuries. The area of dental health unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports. More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.
To protect your mouth from injuries. The area of dental health unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports. More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.
Do mouthguards prevent injuries?
A
mouthguard can prevent serious injuries such as cerebral hemorrhages,
loss of consciousness, jaw fractures and neck injuries by helping to
prevent jamming of the lower jaw to the upper jaw. Mouthguards are effective to separate the soft tissue of the oral
cavity teeth, preventing laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks,
especially for those who wear braces.
