Flex Your Smile - Scott Goldberg, DMD -A Massachusetts Family and Cosmetic Dentist

Athletic Mouth Guards

How Much Danger Are You Really In?

You may not be aware of it but you probably know someone who is wearing a mouthguard that is an accident waiting to happen.

Here are some basic facts:

• Wearing an athletic mouthguard while playing a sport lowers the risk of a concussion
• There is a 95% chance of permanent disfigurement to your most visible upper front teeth when you have an injury to your teeth
• 31% of sporting injuries result in damage to the teeth, face and head
• More than 5,000,000 teeth are lost each year in sporting activity in the USA
• Dental experts estimate that $30,000 is the cost of treatment over your life when you lose a tooth
• Some mouthguards can be dislodged with a pressure of only 3 grams
• Even in light contact sports, teeth are lost when mistakes occur such as colliding with an elbow
• Many teeth are lost at training because most players spend more time training than competing

So, are you really getting the protection and comfort you need? Are you reducing the risk of injury? Does your child have the protection they need? If not, please inquire about our custom made mouthguards.