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One of the most common types of sports injury is dental. That includes cut gums, split lips, chipped teeth or a broken jaw (ouch!). According to Better Health Channel, sports such as football, boxing, basketball, netball, cricket, hockey and soccer account for up to 14 per cent of dental injuries. Mouthguards should be worn during all physical activity, including training and warm-up sessions, to prevent dental injury (and so you don’t end up with a Mike Tyson-style smile).
Ever had braces? There’s no doubt you’ll remember the pain of wearing metal in your mouth and the embarrassment of eating spinach in public. Don’t let the pain and embarrassment of braces go to waste! Protect your smile with a custom made mouthguard, designed by your dentist or orthodontist, to prevent your teeth from moving out of shape over time.
Wearing a mouthguard actually reduces the risk of concussion in contact sports. The mouthguard acts as a shock absorber between the upper and lower jaws to provide positive reinforcement. Mouthguards can even help to prevent neck injuries by cushioning your top and bottom jaws. And you thought all they did was protect your pearly whites!
According to the Australian Dental Association, the cost of an injury to the teeth or jaw is far more expensive than that of a mouthguard. When you consider the fact that Australians spent $10.2 billion on dental services in 2016-2017, that’s a pretty big saving. While custom-fitted mouthguards designed by dentists cost a bit of money upfront, the Australian Dental Association recommends it over generic one-size-fits-all options as they provide further protection to an individual’s teeth.
Make a mouthguard part of your game-day routine and boost your confidence next time you run onto the field or pitch. Playing a game knowing you’re protected against head, neck and dental injuries is basically the same thing as playing a game knowing you have super strength.
Stop brushing off your tooth protection and put your money where your mouth is. Invest in a mouthguard before your next big game and keep it fresh, safe and hygienic today.
