A mouth guard is a piece of protective dental equipment worn either over the teeth or inside the mouth to help prevent tooth and jaw injuries that may result from contact sports. There are two types of mouthguards that can be used when playing these sports: mouth-formed and custom-made.
Mouth-formed mouth guards are the most commonly used type of mouth guard. They are sold at a variety of retail outlets and are manufactured to be able to fit almost all adult mouths.
Custom-made (boil and bite) mouth guards are more expensive than the boil and bite versions, but some individuals feel that they provide better protection against injuries, such as concussions or broken teeth. The custom-made mouth guards are individually molded over the teeth and gums to provide a better fit than the boil and bite versions.
In order to find out which type of mouth guard is best for you, it is important to understand what happens when someone in a contact sport gets hit in the face. Contact sports can be very dangerous without the proper protection for your teeth, jaws, chin, and cheeks.
How Mouth Guards Works
Normally, if someone is hit in the face in a contact sport, their teeth may be displaced or broken. In addition to this, the jaw and cheekbones are highly susceptible to fractures. When a person’s jaw is badly injured, they may lose their ability to speak clearly, chew food normally, or even move the jaw from side to side or up and down. A mouth guard will help protect your teeth and jaw from injury by absorbing the force of an impact before it can reach the bones of your face.
Benefits of Mouth Guards
I. Protection for the cheeks
The jaws are made of a hard substance known as dentin. When someone is hit in the face, this dentin absorbs most of the force of the blow. A mouth guard is one way to prevent broken cheekbones and weakened jaw muscles from being damaged.
II. Protection for your teeth
The teeth are made of a substance called enamel. When someone is hit in the face and their teeth are hit, it is most likely the enamel that will be damaged. A mouth guard acts as a shield for your teeth, which reduces the damage done to them if you are hit in the face by a ball or another player.
Who is it For
Mouth guards are for use in contact sports that could result in serious injury to the mouth, teeth, and jaw. Such sports include football, lacrosse, rugby, hockey, and basketball.
Players who are at risk for mouth injuries should wear mouthguards to prevent major damage to the teeth and jaws. It is important that a person consults with a dentist about which type of mouth guard is right for them before they begin playing contact sports.
By wearing a mouth guard in contact sports, you are providing yourself with a physical shield against injuries. This piece of equipment is designed to protect your smile and keep you from sustaining serious dental problems as a result of an accidental impact to the face. The mouth-formed and custom-made mouthguards can be used in many contact sports, but it is important to determine which one provides better protection for you. Apart from protecting your face, mouthguards give players the opportunity to have fun without worrying about broken teeth or jaw injuries.