Many people start the new year by making a New Years resolution to "get fit". This can often involve joining a local sports team or activities group. With this in mind, we at Absolute Dental thought we would support your resolution, and offer some advice on dental safety at the same time!
During last years fantastic Olympic games, team GB hockey star Kate Walsh suffered a serious facial injury during the Olympics, an oral health charity believes it serves as a timely reminder for those requiring mouth guards to get fitted up.
Mouth guards are an essential piece of kit when it comes to playing sports that involve physical contact - and even sports like cycling and running.
Parents whose children play contact sports are also advised to get their children fitted with a mouth guard to help protect against unwanted accidents. It is estimated 40% of all mouth injuries can be related to sport.
Minor dental injuries can include a chip or crack in the tooth. Athletes can also loose teeth and suffer damage as a result of biting the cheek or tongue.
While mouth guards may not protect against concussion or have any impact on its severity, they can reduce other complications.
If you or your child plays football, hockey, cricket, rugby or rounders, or any contact sport, a mouth guard is needed.
Although you cannot get mouth guards on the NHS, the British Dental Health Foundation recommends you talk to you own dentist. A mouth guard needs to fit the mouth exactly and protects teeth and gums properly.
At Absolute our mouth guards start from only £45.00 and can be made in a range of colours to match your team colours. Contact us on 01548 852165 to make an appointment.
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