Protection: What you Need to Know about Mouth Guards
Written by admin on September 08, 2009
Tags: jaw injuries, mouth guard
Here are some suggestions on selecting the right mouth guard, as well as facts on what the guards should be used for and the injuries they can prevent.
Credit: wikipedia.org
The principal role of a mouth guard is to protect your teeth from being damaged or chipped while you are playing sports. These guards are made from plastic. The grade of plastic usually determines the quality of protection you will receive from the guard, so if your doctor recommends a certain brand, it may be best to try that brand first.
It is also important to remember that you should wear the mouth guard each time you are playing your sport, even if you are just practicing. All dentists generally agree that wearing mouth guards when playing is a good idea, since over 200,000 mouth and jaw injuries happen among athletes every year.
