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April is National Facial Protection Month, which is a great time to remind you that a custom mouthguard from your dentist can help you prevent sports injuries to your mouth.
According to American Dental Association research, athletes not wearing mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer dental injury. Yes, 60 times! We don’t want you or a family member to be part of that statistic.
Sure, you can get a sports mouthguard from a store. But it won’t protect you as well as a custom athletic mouthguard. Your dentist takes impressions of your teeth to make a custom guard. This ensures your mouthguard fits perfectly, without a boil-and-bite process. It will be more comfortable to wear than a store-bought guard too, so you won’t be tempted to leave it out.
The Academy of Sports Dentistry also suggests wearing helmets and eye protection. Whether you’re a kid playing baseball or a senior playing pickleball, it’s important to protect yourself from injury.
To talk to your dentist about mouthguards, call us today at 281-612-6434. In the meantime, check out some ways that custom mouthguards can protect your smile and/or improve your overall health:
- Stop Sports Injuries – According to an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association, up to 39 percent of dental injuries are related to sports. This number should convince you to wear an athletic mouthguard. Make sure it’s a custom mouthguard, so it fits better and is less likely to get knocked out. With a better fit, there is less “mouthing.” This means it will last longer too.
- Relieve Jaw Pain – Chronic jaw pain is a common sign of a TMJ disorder. This disorder is often found in people who grind their teeth. This habit puts pressure on your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). If these joints become irritated, it causes pain. A custom night guard eases your jaw into a position that relieves pressure on your joints. This helps your jaw heal.
- Prevent Teeth Grinding Damage – The night guard also keeps you from grinding your teeth. Many people don’t even realize they grind their teeth. Your dentist will look for signs of grinding, such as worn enamel, during your exams. Wearing a night guard can prevent chips, cracks, and even broken teeth.
- Reduce Headaches – In addition to jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction can cause frequent headaches. Relieving the pressure on your jaw with a custom mouthguard can lessen your headaches. You’ll feel better and experience less downtime.
- Help You Breathe Easily at Night – If you have sleep apnea, the soft tissues in your throat will cause your airway to close many times during the night. With these brief interruptions in breathing, you won’t get the restful sleep you need. You may also snore loudly enough to disturb your bed partner. A custom-made mouthguard moves your jaw into a position that keeps your airway clear. Some patients prefer a mouthguard to a CPAP machine, another common sleep apnea treatment. It’s often easier to adjust to wearing a sleep mouthguard, since it doesn’t have a mask or make any noise.
Interested in a custom mouthguard? Call Bautsch Family Dentistry today at 281-612-6434 for an appointment in Kingwood, TX.