Sports mouthguards
Sports mouth guards are essential devices for children involved in contact sports. They protect teeth, gums and mouth from serious injuries such as tooth fractures, lip and tongue lacerations.
- What are mouthguards?
- Why are mouthguards important?
- How are braces made?
- How do I care for my teeth?
- When should children wear a mouthguard?
What are dental dams?
Braces are custom-made appliances used to cover the teeth and gums to protect them from injury during contact sports. They are made of durable plastic and can be customised to fit each child’s mouth and teeth.
Why are dental braces important?
Dental guards are important for children who play contact sports because they help prevent serious injuries to the mouth and teeth. Sports such as football, basketball, hockey and contact sports such as boxing, taekwondo can be dangerous to a child’s mouth and teeth, and dental guards are an effective way to prevent injuries.
How are mouthguards made?
For a mouthguard to be 100% effective, it must be custom-made in a dental clinic. The dentist will carry out an intraoral scan to reproduce the mouth perfectly. From this digital impression, the customised mouthguard will be created to adapt perfectly to the child’s mouth.
How are dental guards cared for?
It is important to clean the mouthguards regularly to keep them in good condition and prevent bacteria build-up. They should be brushed with a stiff brush, warm water and neutral soap after each use and stored in a clean, dry protective case.
When should children use a mouthguard?
Children should wear a mouthguard during any contact sport, including training. If a child loses a tooth or has a broken tooth, they should wear a mouthguard throughout the healing process to protect the affected mouth and teeth.
Although there are several types of mouthguards, at Arcdental we recommend custom-made mouthguards. From our point of view they are the best choice as they fit perfectly, are more stable and do not affect occlusal stability.
In conclusion, dental guards are an important tool to protect the oral health of children who practice contact sports. They are easy to fit and care for, and can prevent serious injuries to the mouth and teeth. If your child plays contact sports, contact us at Udemax Clinics for a customised mouthguard.
Make an appointment at Udemax Clinics, at Arcdental, your children’s clinic located in Zona Colegios, or at Emardental, your clinic in the centre of Palma. Or call us on .
Clinicas Udemax
At Clinicas Udemax we offer the youngest patients in the family a personalised service provided by a team of specialists in children’s and teenagers’ dental cases. Our objective is to offer the least invasive and most effective treatments at these ages to guarantee the development of a healthy mouth, establishing the bases of an adequate oral health that will allow the adult to maintain an aesthetic and functional smile for years to come.
It is important in our clinic to offer the greatest peace of mind and safety with our treatments. For this reason, we have a team specialised in paediatric dentistry techniques and preventive and corrective orthodontics that continues to be trained to apply the latest technology and guarantee excellent and long-lasting results.
