{"id":52,"date":"2019-03-13T23:01:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T03:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2019-08-15T23:03:20","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T03:03:20","slug":"dont-get-kicked-in-the-teeth-at-least-wear-a-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/dont-get-kicked-in-the-teeth-at-least-wear-a-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Get Kicked in the Teeth \u2013 At Least Wear a Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/\">American Dental Association<\/a>, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/about-us\/\">Dr. Kyle Todd<\/a>would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep their teeth safe from harm. No Cypress parent should have to worry about their child\u2019s teeth during games, so at Cypress Springs Family Dentistry we would like to talk about how to take sports safety to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"356\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.00.40-AM.png\" alt=\"Wear a Mouthguard\" class=\"wp-image-53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.00.40-AM.png 356w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.00.40-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.00.40-AM-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Mouthguards and Sports Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cypress, we live for a good game. Our athletes train hard to win, so it\u2019s not hard to imagine why they don\u2019t shy away from contact. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that your family has to suffer the consequences of a sports-related oral injury. <strong>Mouthguards are the key to oral safety in sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>When to Get a Mouthguard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say your child has decided to sign up for a high school team, or maybe you\u2019ve joined a local sports league. Now you\u2019re wondering \u2013 do I really need a mouthguard? Does my child need one? More often than not, the answer is yes. <strong>Dr. Kyle Todd reminds us that an oral sports injury can cause anything from a swollen lip to a chipped, broken, or knocked-out tooth to severe tissue damage. <\/strong>Mouth protectors provide a buffer, substantially reducing the risk of harm from an impact. Some research even suggests that mouthguards help protect against concussions. Here are some surprising facts about mouthguards and sports safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t want to wear a mouthguard? Your risk of oral injury is 60 times higher without one<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/#EmergencyDentalCare\">Oral injuries<\/a> are 15 times higher in youth basketball than football (likely because mouthguards are required for football, but not for basketball)<\/li><li>At least 3 million kids\u2019 teeth were knocked out during sports activities in 2012, according to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation<\/li><li>The total lifetime cost of a lost permanent tooth can be as much as $20,000<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although schools only require mouthguards for football, lacrosse, field hockey, and ice hockey, basketball and baseball have the highest occurrences of dental injury. To add to that, there are more than 29 sports for which the American Dental Association recommends the use of mouth protectors. Here at Cypress Springs Family Dentistry, we want everyone to have a healthy, protected smile, so make sure to contact us if you have any questions about the need for a mouthguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Finding the Right Mouthguard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kyle Todd would like every Cypress resident to know that sports safety extends beyond just using a mouthguard. <strong>In order to have maximum protection, your child or teen needs to wear a properly-fitted mouth protector during games <\/strong><strong><em>and<\/em><\/strong><strong> practices. <\/strong>Most mouthguards cover only the top row of teeth, but Dr. Kyle Todd may recommend coverage for both rows under certain circumstances. A mouthguard should never make breathing or speaking difficult. In addition, mouthguards should be resilient, tear-resistant, and fit comfortably in the user\u2019s mouth. Below are the three main types of mouth protectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Stock<\/strong> \u2013 these mouthguards can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are the cheapest option, but offer the least protection (because they can\u2019t be customized) and may cause irritation or fall out during use.<\/li><li><strong>Boil and bite<\/strong> \u2013 these mouthguards are fitted to the athlete\u2019s mouth after being boiled. Although they fit better than stock mouthguards, they can become worn over time and may not last very long.<\/li><li><strong>Custom-fitted<\/strong> \u2013 these mouthguards are the most expensive, but provide the most protection and comfort. Dr. Kyle Todd will create a unique mold of your teeth, which is then used to craft a mouthguard that fits your teeth perfectly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Have any questions? Don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>! At Cypress Springs Family Dentistry, we are committed to providing the best dental care in Cypress and that means making sure that all our athletes are protected!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.aapd.org\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.drosmanski.com\/blog\/category\/Sports.html\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.momsteam.com\/health-safety\/position-statement-and-recommendations-for-mouthguard-use-in-sports\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"153\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM.png\" alt=\"Dr. Kyle Todd\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM.png 153w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Dr. Kyle Todd<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Todd is excited about living, working, and being part of the Cypress community. Dr. Todd practices what he preaches by motivating his children to take care of their teeth early, and he hopes to see you and your smile soon!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. 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