{"id":215,"date":"2019-08-20T12:43:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T12:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=215"},"modified":"2019-08-20T12:43:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T12:43:54","slug":"why-its-worth-it-to-invest-in-a-custom-made-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/why-its-worth-it-to-invest-in-a-custom-made-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Worth It to Invest in a Custom-Made Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re excited that your child is playing sports. They\u2019re\nmaking new friends, getting exercise, and having a whole lot of fun. But\nsomething is worrying you \u2013 your little one\u2019s teeth aren\u2019t protected from\ninjuries. How can you prevent dental emergencies from happening during sports? With\na mouthguard custom-made by your dentist<\/a>\nin Attleboro. Read on below to learn more about how mouthguards work and why it\u2019s\nworth the investment to get a personalized one from your child\u2019s dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Mouthguards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mouthguards, also known as sports guards, are a device worn\nover the teeth that protects them from injury during any physical activity. Even\nif your child isn\u2019t playing a high-contact sport like football, he or she should\nstill wear a mouthguard just in case. Low-impact activities like basketball or\nswimming still have a chance of hurting the teeth. Mouthguards are typically\nonly worn over the upper teeth. However, if your kid has braces or some other\ndental work in their lower jaw, your dentist will probably suggest a mouthguard\nfor the bottom teeth as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Most Common Sports-Related Dental Injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mouthguards are designed to protect against all kinds of\ndental emergencies, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n