{"id":725,"date":"2016-09-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/protect-smile-custom-mouthguard-2\/"},"modified":"2016-09-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-09-28T00:00:00","slug":"protect-smile-custom-mouthguard-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/protect-smile-custom-mouthguard-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile With A Custom Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" THE CRISP SMELL OF FRESHLY CUT GRASS<\/strong> on the soccer field, the gleam of the basketball court before a game, the cheering fans at the football stadium, the feeling of the baseball bat, familiar in your hands\u2026 There\u2019s no doubt about it\u2013playing sports can be a magical thing. We love when our patients are having fun and being active, but unfortunately, sports-related dental injuries happen all the time.<\/strong> That\u2019s why we make custom mouthguards in our practice, so you and your children can always play it safe! <\/p>\n

Wear A Mouthguard And Reduce Your Risk Of Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You may be surprised to learn that up to 40 percent<\/a> of dental injuries are sustained during sports activities. In fact, not<\/strong> wearing a mouthguard makes you 60 times more likely to sustain an injury to the face and mouth! Wearing a mouthguard during recreational as well as competitive sports activities decreases both the frequency and severity of injury. A fractured, chipped or knocked-out tooth isn\u2019t the only thing a mouthguard safeguards against. Did you know that wearing a mouthguard can also help prevent more serious injuries such as concussions, jaw fractures, and neck injuries?<\/strong> Not to mention the protection it provides for the soft tissues of the mouth like the tongue, lips and cheeks. This is especially true for those of you with braces.<\/strong> Not only are your braces an investment you should protect, but those metal brackets can be especially damaging to your mouth if you\u2019re hit by a stray ball or elbow. On top of that, if your braces are damaged, there may be a delay in your orthodontic treatment. <\/p>\n

Custom Mouthguards Provide More Comfort And Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n