ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARDS
IN EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT
One of the most common sports injuries has more to do with your teeth than you might think. We usually associate sports injuries with sprains or broken bones. However, according to the American Dental Assistants Association, over 5 million people lose a tooth due to a sport-related injury.
What are the most common oral sports injuries? If you do not have a standard or custom fitted athletic mouth guard in Eagle Mountain, you are more likely to experience the following oral injuries:
Fractured Roots
The root of a tooth can become fractured. Unfortunately, fractured roots are not visible, so it is more likely that it will only be noticed when infection sets it. You will need a root canal to fix a root fracture in most cases.
Cracked Teeth
The most common tooth injury from sports is a fractured tooth. Sometimes a crack or chip will be relatively small, while other times it can be large and will mean a tooth removal. A fracture in a tooth can worsen over time if not seen by a dentist immediately.
Tooth Intrusion
Although rare, a tooth intrusion is where the tooth is forced back into the jawbone. This is a painful occurrence and can cause some other dental issues.
WHAT ARE ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARDS?
An athletic mouth guard is a protective device that covers the teeth and gums. Designed to absorb any of the impacts that someone might receive to the face, you will often see them worn by professional sports players.
Athletic mouth guards can reduce the chance of injury that an athlete can sustain during sport. It can also reduce any damage to teeth, arches, gums, and lips. It is vital that if you or a loved one play a sport that you are fitted for a mouth guard.
