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Sports Guard

Why You Owe it to Yourself to Wear

an Athletic Mouth GuardInvesting in a protective mouth guard to wear during athletic activities is one of the smartest and most effective pieces of dental insurance that you will ever buy. Here’s why:

Reduction in ConcussionsThe most recent research indicates that a custom fitted guard can drastically reduce the occurrence of concussions during an injury. How? Athletic guards place a small amount of space between the teeth, so that if the jaws come together, they are not fully engaged. Thus the bony extension of the lower jaw does not come into contact with the skull. This site is a location where if the jaw were to be impaled into the skull, it could result in a concussion. Extra padding between the teeth prevents the concussion from occurring.

No Broken TeethIt goes without saying, but the primary purpose of a mouth guard is to protect your teeth. Broken, chipped teeth can happen during any type of physical or athletic activity. Whether it’s an individual sport like biking or group activities like soccer, basketball and football – the teeth are at the forefront of common injury sites. Some sports require athletes to wear a guard during events, while others make it optional. Just because it’s optional doesn’t mean it isn’t a risk!

Decreased Facial Trauma

Did you know that most orofacial emergencies also involve a busted or lacerated lip? Having a protective guard can prevent the lips and cheeks from being impaled by the edges of the teeth. Protect yourself from a common emergency room visit and a few sets of stitches!

Eliminate Long-Term DamageMaybe your injury doesn’t seem to have caused any problems – yet. The truth is, a bump in the mouth from a baseball, elbow, or a fall might not cause any symptoms for over a decade. Then suddenly, you begin to notice the tooth turning a darker shade than the teeth around it. This post-trauma nerve damage is very common. Once it happens, a root canal and crown are the only things left that can save the tooth from resorption.

Why a Custom Guard is Different

Anyone can buy a stock-fit mouth guard at their nearest supermarket. Unfortunately, one-size guards do not protect your smile to the extent that a custom guard can. What makes them different? A custom guard will not easily dislodge from your teeth during a fall or blow to the mouth, when a stock guard would. The customized fit keeps the guard snuggly around each tooth so that it is even comfortable to talk or drink without it coming out of place. Many types of athletic injuries are secondary – not from the initial blow – but from the fall or subsequent trauma that comes after the first hit. Custom fitted guards stay where you need them to be the entire time.

How Do You Clean a Mouth Guard Care for Your Mouthguard

Just as you brush your teeth everyday, your mouthguard too should be cleaned regularly. You can use your toothbrush and toothpaste and clean it as part of your morning routine. Mouthguards can also be rinsed (not soaked) with mouthwash, or cleaned and rinsed with soapy water, a mild bleach solution, hydrogen peroxide or even ordinary denture cleaners. Again, note that you should only rinse your mouthguard with these solutions, not leave them soaking during the day. Always finish your cleaning by rinsing with ordinary water. If this seems like a lot of work, remember, mouthguards can protect your teeth from the damage of teeth grinding and the potential damage of contact sports. And they never need flossing! Contact Sacramento’s Marconi Dental Group today for a custom-fitted mouthguard to keep your smile intact.

Keep your mouthguard

clean just as you would your teeth.

Should You Wear a Mouthguard?If you play a contact sport, the answer is yes! Mouthguards are

the primary form of defense for the teeth and the tongue when collisions with people or implements are a risk in your sport. The American Dental Association (ADA) lists 26 sports where mouthguards are recommended. To emphasize these recommendations, April 2014 is National Facial Protection Month. To help protect your teeth while playing sports, our Sacramento dentists at the Marconi Dental Group use our own in-house dental lab to produce customized mouthguards for all sports.Do Mouthguards Work?

Anyone can buy a stock-fit mouth guard at their nearest supermarket. Unfortunately, one-size guards do not protect your smile to the extent that a custom guard can. What makes them different? A custom guard will not easily dislodge from your teeth during a fall or blow to the mouth, when a stock guard would. The customized fit keeps the guard snuggly around each tooth so that it is even comfortable to talk or drink without it coming out of place. Many types of athletic injuries are secondary – not from the initial blow – but from the fall or subsequent trauma that comes after the first hit. Custom fitted guards stay where you need them to be the entire time.

Mouthguards keep your teeth where they belong — in your mouth!

What Do Mouthguards Accomplish?Mouthguards protect against two different types of injuries:

1. Impact injuries,2. Entanglement injuries.

Impact in contact sports is easily understood. Your face gets hit, possibly dislodging a tooth or causing your own teeth to cut your soft oral tissues. Mouthguards cushion the teeth, lessening impacts, and preventing lacerations. Entanglement issues occur when your teeth get stuck in equipment, or even other players after collisions. Failed slam dunks have resulted in teeth left in the netting and flying bodies cause accidental bites that leave teeth behind from the impact. We have even heard of a man who knocked out his two front teeth when using a doorway pull-up bar, although the home gym would normally not be considered a mouthguard zone. Nevertheless, mouthguards keep your teeth where they belong — in your mouth!

The Marconi Dental Group Makes Mouthguards

The ADA believes that customized mouthguards created by your dentist provide the best protection against injury. “Do-it-yourself” mouthguards from the sporting goods store generally fit poorly and pop loose at the worst possible moment. Customized mouthguards fit perfectly, making it easier to speak and breathe, while minimizing the risk of loss due to impact. Arrange a consultation with our Sacramento dental office to discuss your sport, the value of mouthguards and a fitting for a custom mouthguard.

To keep those beautiful teeth, this athlete needs a

mouthguard!

Recommended Mouthguard Sports

Mouthguards are Recommended for these 26 Sports The dentists at Sacramento’s

Marconi Dental Group agree with studies by the American Dental Association (ADA) that suggest wearing mouthguards for the following list of sports. We also believe that athletes in other sports would also benefit from mouthguards and we’re happy to hear your questions about your specific sport and its possible impact on your dental health.

The ADA’s advice applies to both professional and recreational athletes of all ages engaged in any of these activities:

• acrobatics• basketball• bicycling• boxing• equestrian• football• gymnastics• handball• ice hockey

•ice skating•lacrosse•martial arts•racquetball•rugby football•shot putting•skateboarding•skiing•skydiving

•soccer•softball•squash•surfing•volleyball•water polo•weightlifting•wrestling

Customized Mouthguards

Customized Mouthguards Protect Your Teeth and Gums

They are an essential part of keeping your teeth, tongue and gums safe from damage due to teeth grinding or temporomandibular disorders (TMJ), as well as sports that involve running or jumping around with objects intent on knocking your teeth out.

Have you seen those do-it-yourself mouthguards from the drug store? They often use a “boil and bite” method and promise a “custom” fit. Don’t trust your teeth and smile to a loose and wiggly, second-rate over-the-counter mouthguard. You truly “get what you pay for” when it comes to mouthguards. 

Mouthguards for Teeth GrindingBruxism is the dental term for teeth grinding. Your family may have another word for it – annoying. For those who have to hear it, bruxism is no fun and for your own teeth and bite, it is extremely damaging.

Mouthguards for Sports

The ADA recommends mouthguards for more than twenty-five different sports. While you may think only the big people playing professional sports need a mouthguard, think again. Any sport that involves moving objects and people has the potential to cause damage to your teeth and appearance. A loose-fitting “do it yourself” mouthguard from a sporting goods store is not the protection you need. Dental reports have shown that the protection offered by a custom made mouthguard is superior to any sort of “one size fits all” mouthpiece.

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