A
specially fabricated mouth guard can be made for your
teeth. This guard fits over the upper or lower teeth
to prevent broken or chipped teeth due to tooth-to-tooth
contact. It is appropriate for sports where incidental
contact with solid objects and other participants is
common.
The smaller size and secure fit of a custom lab created
mouth guard provides these advantages:
Clearer speech - when communication with teammates
is important
More comfortable fit - so it's less distracting
Less restricted breathing - for improved performance
Dental injuries in sports are primarily
due to tooth-to-tooth contact. Being accidentally
bumped in the chin with an elbow is not what directly
causes most dental injuries. It's the collision
of the lower teeth with the upper teeth after the
bump that causes the damage. A mouth guard worn
on the upper or lower teeth cushions the blow to
protect both the upper and lower teeth.