Back to school – what an impact!

Have you been busy getting your kids ready to go back to school?
Going out shopping to get new pieces of uniform, buying bags, notebooks and algebra sets?
Could you have forgotten an essential? Your kid’s new sports mouth guard.

It’s true that most school shops sell mouth guards to wear during fast paced sports where impact injuries can cause damage to teeth, but is that the best option? It’s certainly the easy solution, but easy doesn’t always mean the best, and where our children are concerned we do want the best.

Custom-made mouth guards

Rather than choosing a stock shield, or a ‘boil and bite’ protector, a custom-made mouth guard is the superior option. Made using specialist materials, constructed by experts to have a secure and comfortable fit, the time and investment is well worth it. In some cases, a protector may be recommended for lower teeth too, and can be made to cover braces.

It’s certainly worth wearing a mouth guard for any sport or activity where a blow to the mouth is possible. It’s not just in contact sports, like boxing and rugby, that teeth are vulnerable, but also in ball games like soccer and netball, or even skateboarding and biking, when a fall can cause considerable damage. A good shield cushions the mouth, absorbing the impact, reducing jarring, thereby helping to protect the neck and lessen the chance of concussion.

Teeth and gums need protection from impact. Girl or boy, whatever the sport, a custom-made mouth guard is your best choice.

Not too late to make an appointment

If you haven’t gone custom-made yet, then it’s still not too late to make an appointment with SpaDental to get the best tooth protection.  Book your appointment now