{"id":1257,"date":"2022-09-30T11:05:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T11:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1257"},"modified":"2023-02-15T11:20:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T11:20:52","slug":"mouth-guards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/mouth-guards\/","title":{"rendered":"MOUTH GUARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A mouth guard, also known as a sports guard or athletic mouth protector, is essential equipment for any child participating in potentially injurious activities. The mouth guards fit snugly over the upper teeth, protecting the entire oral region from traumatic injury, preserving both the esthetic appearance and the health of the smile. Also, mouthguards may be used to protect teeth from damage if a child grinds (bruxes) their teeth continuously at night. In particular, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends utilizing dental mouth guards during recreational and sports activities.<\/span><\/p>

The majority of store-bought mouth guards cost less than ten dollars, making them an ideal investment for every parent.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the benefits of mouth guards for my child?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mouth guards are now required by most sporting organizations. Mouth guards are primarily designed to protect teeth, but they can also greatly reduce the amount of force transmitted from trauma impact points (jaw) to the central nervous system (base of the brain). Thus, mouth guards reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury, which is especially important for young children. A mouth guard can also prevent the following injuries: Cheek and gum lesions, concussions, jaw fractures, lip lesions, neck injuries, and tongue lesions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What kind of mouthguard should I buy for my child?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are literally thousands of mouthguard brands, but most fall into three categories: stock mouthguards, boil-and-bite mouthguards, and customized mouthguards.<\/span><\/p>

When choosing a mouth guard, consider the following factors:<\/span><\/p>