Dr. Fanous and his team at Caprock Oral Surgery encourage all of you athletes to protect your teeth and mouth while performing your optimal best!! Certain sports and activities carry a high risk of falling or resulting in injuries that can impact your face. A mouthguard can help to protect your teeth and prevent them from injuring your lips or tongue.
It’s especially important to use a mouthguard if you’re involved in any of the following:
- football
- soccer
- boxing
- basketball
- field hockey
- ice hockey
- gymnastics
- skateboarding
- in-line skating
- cycling
- volleyball
- softball
- wrestling
In most cases, either a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard is a good choice for protection while you play sports. Stock mouthguards are the least expensive and may be a good option if you only need to wear one occasionally.
While slightly more expensive, boil-and-bite mouthguards offer a better fit, which helps them stay in place. If you participate in high-impact sports, this might be a better option for you.
