{"id":588,"date":"2023-08-28T14:27:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=588"},"modified":"2023-08-28T14:27:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:27:42","slug":"back-to-school-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/28\/back-to-school-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Child a Mouthguard Before School Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School is about to start again, along with all the activities associated with it \u2013 and for many children, this means sports. Of course, it\u2019s all too easy for accidents to occur on the field or court, and it\u2019s important to make sure that any budding athletes in your family are protected from potential dental injuries. As such, it\u2019s often a good idea to make getting your child a mouthguard<\/a> a top priority on your back-to-school list. Here\u2019s what parents need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why are Mouthguards Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any athlete \u2013 no matter how old they are or how skilled they are \u2013 can be at risk of getting hit in the face or mouth while participating in their chosen sport. These types of accidents often result in dental emergencies such as broken or knocked-out teeth. As such, you need to make sure that your child\u2019s smile is well-protected against this type of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mouthguard can help absorb and spread out the force of any facial impact. This protects the teeth from the worst of the blow and keeps any damage to a minimum. Since mouthguards are such an effective way of avoiding dental injuries, it\u2019s highly recommended that your child wears one no matter what kind of sport they participate in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind of Mouthguard Should Your Child Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are different kinds of athletic mouthguards that you can get for your little one. Some mouthguards can be bought at the store, but since they aren\u2019t personalized by a professional, they don\u2019t always fit properly, meaning your child may find them uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to get a customized mouthguard from your child\u2019s dentist. This type of mouthguard tends to come at a higher price, but the tradeoff is that it can be designed to fit perfectly over your child\u2019s teeth, thus providing enhanced comfort as well as more effective protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should Your Child Take Care of Their Mouthguard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your child has a mouthguard, you should make sure that they know how to take care of it. Here are some basic steps that all athletes should follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n