Do you want to shield the mouth from severe dental damage? Enclave Dental, Lake Mary, promotes safe sports mouth guard without compromising performance.
Similar to mouth guards, sports mouth guard shield athletes’ teeth when engaging in sports. They work as a protective cover for the teeth, helping to avoid injuries to the mouth when engaging in high-risk contact sports like football, karate, boxing etc. The importance of mouth guards for sports is emphasized to prevent dental trauma, as athletes are more at risk of hurting their teeth while engaging in the sport they enjoy.
These devices aid in preventing dental trauma as they serve as a barrier between the teeth and the source of trauma. Dental injury prevention includes broken teeth, jaw fractures, and trauma to soft tissues.
Custom sports fitted guards are recommended over a generic over-the-counter sports mouth guard that is bought in a pharmacy. Custom-fit style fits accurately to the individual's mouth and offers a high degree of comfort and stability.
The sports mouth guard is made to fit snugly and allow normal breathing and speech. This allows the athlete to forget about injury risk, perform without distractions, and concentrate more on achieving better results.
The process begins with a dental consultation with Dr Shah, during which your sport and level of activity will be considered in the design of the mouth guards for sports. This is very important because it ensures that the guard is made to fit and protect the mouth’s dentition structures.
After assessment, impressions of your teeth will be taken to construct a sports guard that has a better fit. This is an essential procedure as it ensures the mouth guard is secure. Only then can it give adequate protection while allowing the athlete to breathe and talk.
After the sports guard has been made, you will be required to visit Dr Shah to verify that the guard fits and is comfortable for you. She will ensure the guard fits correctly and perform any modifications necessary to improve comfort and efficiency.
Explore these frequently asked questions, or contact us to talk with our team.
A sports guard lessens the impact of force when striking. As a result of that, the risk of teeth shattering, jaw injuries and soft tissue damage decreases immensely.
Yes! Athletes with braces should use a custom-built sports guard to shield their teeth and braces from injury.
As a general rule, it’s best to replace it every season or when it shows considerable wear, becomes loose, and no longer fits well. Children and teens will need to have more regular replacements because of growth changes.
Rinse with lukewarm water, brush gently, and occasionally soak in mouthwash to prevent bacteria buildup.
