Stay in the Game: How Custom Mouthguards Protect Athletes from Dental Injuries
- Bruno Gressi
- May 23, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 24
As summer approaches, sports leagues for adults and children are kicking off everywhere. Whether you love playing hockey, soccer, or basketball, protecting your smile should be a top priority. At By The Lake Dental – your favourite dental office in Ajax and Scarborough, we care about your oral health and want to help you prevent sports-related dental injuries.
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are lost due to sports-related injuries, leading to nearly $500 million in dental restoration costs. A well-fitted mouthguard is essential for preventing painful and expensive dental emergencies, which is why they are highly recommended for athletes of all ages.
The Risk of Dental Injuries in Sports
Sports-related dental injuries are more common than you might think. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), athletes who don’t wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer from dental injuries. These injuries can include:
🚫 Chipped or fractured teeth
🚫 Knocked-out teeth
🚫 Jaw fractures
🚫 Soft tissue injuries to the lips, tongue, and cheeks
Without proper protection, these injuries can result in extensive and expensive dental treatments.
How Mouthguards Protect Your Teeth
A mouthguard acts as a cushion, absorbing and distributing the impact from collisions, falls, or direct hits to the face. This protective barrier helps to:
✔ Prevent broken or knocked-out teeth
✔ Minimize soft tissue injuries
✔ Reduce the severity of jaw injuries and damage to the tongue, lips, and cheeks
✔ Potentially lower the risk of concussions by absorbing shock
Avoiding Costly Dental Emergencies
Dental injuries can be painful and disruptive, while emergency dental treatments, such as root canals, dental implants, or orthodontic interventions, can be costly and time-consuming. Thankfully, mouthguards serve as a simple yet crucial solution to minimize the risk of tooth damage while engaging in sports. The Academy of General Dentistry estimates that mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries each year.
Custom-Fit Mouthguards at By The Lake Dental
While store-bought, "boil-and-bite" mouthguards are widely available, they often provide an inadequate fit and lower protection levels. A custom mouthguard from By The Lake Dental is tailored specifically to your teeth, offering:
✔ A snug, comfortable fit
✔ Enhanced protection against dental injuries
✔ Better breathing and speaking ability during gameplay
If you're looking for a high-quality custom-fit mouthguard, our dental office is here to help!
Protect Your Smile with the Right Dental Care
At By The Lake Dental, we are committed to providing modern, efficient and effective dental care to our community. Whether you need a dentist for routine checkups, hygiene visits or a dental office to create your perfect mouthguard, we’ve got you covered.
Get Your Custom Mouthguard Today!
Don’t wait until a dental injury sidelines you! Protect your teeth and enjoy your favorite sports worry-free. Contact By The Lake Dental today to order your custom-fit mouthguard and keep your smile safe on the field, rink, or court.
Call or email our offices in Ajax or Scarborough today!
Why Choose By The Lake Dental:
✅ +10 years caring for our community’s oral health needs
✅ A Platinum+ Invisalign dental office
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✅ Cutting-edge technology
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