When it comes to sports, most athletes understand the importance of protective gear like helmets, knee pads, and shin guards. However, the mouthguard is one piece of safety equipment that often gets overlooked. While it might seem inconsequential compared to other gear, a mouthguard plays a crucial role in safeguarding an athlete’s dental health. What […]
Athletes often wear helmets and pads to protect themselves from injury. But they also need to protect their mouth and teeth while they play contact sports. Custom-fit sports guards cover athletes’ teeth and act as shock absorbers to protect their mouths from injuries caused by playing sports. 1. You Get a Perfect Fit Custom mouthguards […]
Wearing a sports guard when playing contact sports is essential. Not only do guards protect the wearer from injuries caused by collisions with other players or sports equipment, such as a ball or puck, they also stop the teeth banging or damaging the tongue. Although there are generic models available, the benefits of using a […]
If your child plays football, hockey, or any other contact sport, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with mouthguards. They are those hard, plastic pieces athletes wear to protect their teeth during a game (or to chew in between plays). Most sports organizations don’t require athletes to wear mouthguards. Therefore, it’s easy for a parent […]
You sit in the stands, cheering your child on during his Little League playoff game. You brace yourself as the opponent’s best batter steps up to the plate and hits a line drive that heads right toward your child positioned at shortstop. Your child’s glove goes up just a second too late and you wince […]
Experts agree that sports participation has many benefits for children. In addition to the obvious physical benefit of getting exercise, participation in sports teaches children about sportsmanship, working as part of a team, and persevering in the face of adversity. But sports participation can also have some potential dangers if proper precautions aren’t taken. Often, […]
