For The Safety Of Your Child Use A Mouthguard

By Author: Dr: Andre Jean Pressard
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Your child is almost certain that will participate in a sports activity. But the statistics shows that more than two million teeth are knocked out every year in the US because of sports activities.

If you wear a mouthguard you can prevent these accidents. The statistics shows that:

A hockey puck may reach 120mph and hit the teeth with the force of 1250 pounds. Also dental rehab for knocked-out teeth may be 20 times the cost of a professional mouth guard. Dental injuries are 20 times more likely to occur without a mouthguard.

Sports players also have 1-in10 chance of having a face or dental injury during the season.

Mouthguards are usually made of soft plastic and are customized to fit around the upper teeth. Many sports do not require the use of a mouthguard and they are usually strongly recommended.

It is also known that the participants in high-contact sports like footballor hockey have to wear a mouth guard or a face protection.

It is also preferable to use mouthguard during any activity where physical contact or a risk of fall is possible. Some of the sports are:

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... Skiing, Horseback Riding, Rugby, Wrestling, Handball, Volleyball, Riding a bike, Racquetball, Martial arts, Soccer, Baseball, Trampolining, Skateboarding, Softball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Basketball, and Surfing.

A mouthguard can save your child from painful injuries. If your child practices contact sport then you have to pay for pads, helmets and any other protective device that is necessary.

The significance of protecting your mouth may be overlooked no matter of the dramatic effect of the face injury. It is easy to protect your mouth by a mouthguard.

Thus you prevent the injury of the upper front teeth and also lower the risk of damage of the jaw and the teeth when the jaw is snap. You can reduce the risk of cuts and bruises to cheeks, lips and tongue.

In order to protect the teeth and gum children have to wear a removable orthodontic appliance. It absorbs the force of the blow to the lower jaw and lowers the risk of concussion.

Two or more concussions may have effect on the mental ability of a teenager for years and have worse affect on the kids with learning disabilities.

If you want to purchase a mouthguard for your child then you may wear it by yourself and also suggest it to the other members of the family.

Your loved ones must know about the risks of oral and facial injury during sports activities and can make significant decisions about whether a mouthguard is exactly for them.

Your dentist will help you in selecting the best mouthguard and encourage your child to wear it.

Dr Pressard Andre Jean ( D.D.S) is the owner of teethwhiteningcare.com where you will find a lot of information about mouthguards and other resources. Click Here:

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