Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Athletic Mouthguards



The Maher Mouthguard
Did you know that a custom made mouthguard by your dentist can greatly reduce serious injuries?
Dental injuries in sports
* You increase your chances of damaging your teeth by 60 times if
you are not wearing a mouthguard during a sports activity.
* Injury to your teeth will usually result in permanent disfigurement
to your most visible upper front teeth.
* Estimates show that over a life time dental costs associated with a
tooth that is knocked out and not replanted can be as much as
$20'000.
*If children begin to wear a mouthguard at an early age, there is a
much greater chance that they will continue to do so for the rest of
their sporting career.
7 Benefits Of A Properly Fitted And Worn Mouthguard
* Helps to reduce the chance of concussion.
* Allows you to compete more competitvely and perform with
more confidence.
* Reduces the risks of cuts,bruising,and disfigurement to your
mouth and face.
* They are more comfortable to wear,making it easier to breath
and speak.
* Reduces the chance of your teeth being fractured or lost.
* Reduces jaw frcture and jaw dislocations.
* Research shows it reduces the risk of neck injuries.
So do your research and protect your loved ones from unnecessary injuries!


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