The Importance of a Mouthguard

Sports related injuries send hundreds of thousands of people to the emergency room every year, and many of these injuries involve the mouth, teeth and jaw. A properly fitted mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that can help protect your teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue from injury.

We recommend a custom-made mouthguard fitted by your dentist. Custom mouthguards offer a more comfortable fit and better protection than generic store-bought versions. The American Dental Association and the Academy for Sports Dentistry recommend mouthguards for many sports, including:

• Acrobatics
• Field Hockey
• Racquetball
• Squash
• Bandi
• Football
• Rugby
• Surfing
• Baseball
• Gymnastics
• Shot Put
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Handball
• Skateboarding
• Water Polo
• Bicycling
• Ice Hockey
• Skiing
• Weightlifting
• Boxing
• Inline Skating
• Skydiving
• Wrestling
• Equestrian Events
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Field Events
• Martial Arts
• Softball

If you have any questions concerning custom mouthguards, feel free to call us at (417) 777-8654. We would love to help protect you and your family.