Philip R Jen Kin DDS FACD
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| 18822 Palo Verde Avenue = Cerritos CA = 90703 = (562) 920-1731 |
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Mouthguards - Uses and types
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"Why should you wear a mouthguard?" |
| While mouthguards are not mandatory equipment in all sports, their worth is indisputable. Mouthguards cushion blows to the face and neck and help prevent dangerous head concussions. A mouthguard should be part of every athlete's gear, no matter the sport. Even adults or weekend athletes need to protect their smile and preserve their health. |
Do: We feel that you should wear a mouthguard at all times when playing sports. Wear a mouthguard custom-fitted by a dentist, especially if you wear bridges or braces.
Don't: Wear removable appliances like retainers when playing sports. We see many mouth injuries of patients playing basketball and hockey from organized sports and neighborhood games.
There are two types of mouthguards:
Custom-made: Designed by a dentist and made on a cast of your teeth. These cause very little interference with speaking or breathing. Therefore, the athletes are more inclined to use them consistently in their sport, unlike some of the bulky “boil and bite” types of mouthguards bought from local sporting goods stores. They provide the best protection and fit over braces and fixed bridges. They also cost more.
Ready-made: Purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are the least expensive, the least effective, and least comfortable.
Please call our office at (562) 920-1731 if you would like to "play it safe!" and wear a comfortable mouthguard and protect your teeth.
