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Reduce sports injuries with mouth guards

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Reduce Sports Injuries with Mouth Guards

Playing on a sports team is a staple of any childhood, from playing little league baseball to playing college football. Regardless of the sport, players benefit from wearing proper protection such as shin guards, shoulder pads, helmets, cleats, and mouth guards. While most sports programs review necessary gear, they may not explicitly require mouth guards. However, a mouth guard can be the deciding factor that saves a child’s teeth.

Risks of Store-Bought Mouth Guards

While many parents will invest in a store-bought mouth guard, they may not realize the risk. With store-bought mouth guards, the mouth guard will not be a perfect fit for the child’s teeth. Due to the improper fit, a child will face a greater risk of damaging his or her teeth during the sport or game.

A professional mouth guard will be a perfect fit to the child’s teeth that will not run the risk of falling out during the game. Several reasons why a professional mouth guard will be much better than a store-bought brand over the counter include:

Less of a chance for the mouth guard falling out on a regular basis.
The mouth guard will be a comfortable fit for the child.
Better and more efficient protection for the teeth.
Made with a more durable yet still completely harmless material.

The Mouth Guard Process

The process for a mouth guard is harmless and does not normally take more than two appointments.

First Appointment: We will take a mold of the child’s mouth and images as well. Next, we will send the measurements and mold to a dental lab where they will custom-make the mouth guard.

Second Appointment: The child will return to our office once the mouth guard is complete. We will see if the mouth guard fits and make any necessary adjustments.

After the appointment, the child will have the necessary protection to help keep his or her teeth safe during physical activities. If you are interested in getting a properly fitted mouth guard for your child, then give us a call at (860) 430-4388 and schedule an appointment today.

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Together, they have served Wethersfield and surrounding Connecticut communities for over 25 years, building long-term relationships with families across multiple generations.

Dr. Kasabji

Dr. Kasabji has extensive experience in restorative and preventive dentistry and focuses on preserving natural tooth structure through early diagnosis and careful treatment planning.

Dr. Engelhardt

Dr. Engelhardt emphasizes patient education and preventive strategies to help patients maintain long-term oral health stability.

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