{"id":49,"date":"2019-06-28T18:40:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T18:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2019-06-28T18:41:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T18:41:41","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-gainesville-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/28\/emergency-dentist-in-gainesville-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Emergency Dentist in Gainesville Explains the Importance of Mouthguards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_127347038__1561747099_16630-300x131.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing soccer\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_127347038__1561747099_16630-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_127347038__1561747099_16630-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_127347038__1561747099_16630.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You make sure your child wears their seat belt during every car trip and their helmet every bike ride, but are they wearing a mouthguard when they play sports? While your child may not want to wear it now, they\u2019ll thank you later. Damaged teeth are no joke, especially if your child has all of their permanent teeth. Mouthguards are one of the least expensive types of sports gear but can save you thousands of dollars \u2014 and prevent your child from getting hurt. In this post, your emergency dentist in Gainesville explains the ins and outs of mouthguards.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>When Should My Child Wear a Mouthguard?<\/h2>\n<p>Your child should wear a mouthguard anytime there\u2019s a possibility of them getting hit in the mouth, whether by a ball or another person. The follow sports are from a list compiled by the American Dental Association, but you shouldn\u2019t limit wearing a mouthguard just to these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Football<\/li>\n<li>Martial Arts<\/li>\n<li>Gymnastics<\/li>\n<li>Skateboarding<\/li>\n<li>Soccer<\/li>\n<li>Volleyball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Can Mouthguards Prevent?<\/h2>\n<p>Your child is at risk of more than a chipped tooth when they don\u2019t wear a mouthguard. Athletes who don\u2019t wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth, often causing permanent damage to oral structures. When your child has all of their permanent teeth, damaging or knocking out a tooth can require even more serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">medical intervention<\/a>. Mouthguards also protect your child\u2019s jawbone and can prevent concussions.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Type of Mouthguard is Best?<\/h2>\n<p>There are three types of mouthguards: ready-made, mouth-formed and custom. Ready-made are bought over the counter and act as a \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 guard, which runs the risk of not properly fitting your child\u2019s mouth. Mouth-formed guards are also bought over the counter and require the \u2018boil and bite\u2019 method to be shaped. This includes placing to guard in boiling water and then having your child bite down on it to mold the plastic to their teeth. Custom mouthguards are created by your dentist and provide optimal protection.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist in Gainesville will make your child\u2019s custom mouthguard by taking an impression of their teeth. The result is an extremely durable and close-fitting mouthguard that reduces pressure on the jaw. It cannot be chewed through like other types of mouthguards and provides better oxygen flow. This is also the preferred option for players with braces.<\/p>\n<p>As you schedule carpools to practice and get ready for game day, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about your athlete\u2019s dental safety. Mouthguards offer years of heavy-duty protection to even the most intensive players. Talk to your dentist today about ensuring your child\u2019s well being during games.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Gabriel Nossa provides general, cosmetic and implant dental care to patients of all ages. He is a member of the Alachua County Dental Association, American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association. He enjoys watching his own daughter play volleyball and strongly believes in the importance of wearing mouthguards during games. If you have further questions about your child\u2019s dental health, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gainesvillecompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at 352-332-8133.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You make sure your child wears their seat belt during every car trip and their helmet every bike ride, but are they wearing a mouthguard when they play sports? While your child may not want to wear it now, they\u2019ll thank you later. 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