A mouthguard also known as sports guards or athletic mouth protectors is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums and, regardless of type, help prevent and reduce injury to the mouth, teeth, arches, lips, gums, cheeks and tongue. They, also, help minimize the risk of traumatic brain injury, which is especially important for younger children.
One of the purposes of a night guard is to decrease the forces of grinding and clenching. Because teeth grinding while sleeping is unintentional, the most safe and effective way to ensure teeth are protected is to wear a mouth guard that separates teeth. Persistent teeth grinding can cause jaw pain and discomfort and wear down your teeth. It can also cause headaches and earache. This requires an exactly accurate, custom made guard with specific properties.
The American Dental Association projects that one third of all dental injuries are sports related. If your child participates in most any sport, a mouth guard could be a lifesaver, though mouth guards are primarily designed to protect the teeth, they can also vastly reduce the degree of force transmitted from a trauma impact point (jaw) to the central nervous system (base of the brain). Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector, according to the American Dental Association. Mouth guards worn by players with braces may even prevent injury to another player caused by contact with the braces. They also cushion blows that might cause jaw fractures.
Ask your pediatric dentist about mouth protectors for your kid. Your child dentist will recommend the type of mouth guard that will best protect his or her smile.
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