The importance of mouth guards

A mouth guard may not be the first thing that comes to mind to protect your child’s teeth.  Here at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry we believe strongly in protecting those teeth with a mouth guard.

Why a mouth guard?

A mouth guard adds extra protection for your child while participating in a variety of contact sports. From soccer, baseball to lacrosse and those sports in- between a mouth guard covers the teeth to help prevent serious injuries to the teeth.  Mouth guards should fit comfortably, not impair breathing, be durable & easy to clean.

Mouth guards can come in a variety of forms. One of our pediatric dentists at Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry will recommend the best mouth guard for your child.  Depending on if your child has braces & what the mouth guard is intended for a professional recommendation will be made specifically for your child.

Without a mouth guard your child could sustain serious injuries to their teeth during a sporting activity. If your child has braces and endures an injury to the mouth the braces can cut the lips, tongues or the inside of the mouth.  In some cases, the injuries even involve sutures or stitches.  If the mouth receives an impact the chance of a tooth being knocked loose or out increases without the use of a mouth guard.

Many contact sports require players to wear mouth guards.  If your child is or will be participating in a contact sport, Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry recommends your child have a well fitted mouth guard.  Not sure if a mouth guard is necessary for your child, call our office and schedule a consult or be sure to ask one of our pediatric dentists about your concerns at your child’s next routine dental care appointment.