With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, and spring approaching, Drs. Dale and Lisa Davis thought it would be a good time to remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in sports.
More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth between ages 5 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of parents say their child does not wear a mouth guard, yet, 70 percent say their biggest fear when their child plays is that they will get hurt. Despite the risks, many kids are still not wearing mouth guards and facial protection during games and practices.
Many people think a mouth guard is effective just to protect your teeth. But research has shown mouth guards can also reduce lower jaw impact that causes concussions and other dental injuries. At Davis & Davis Orthodontics, we provide customs mouth guards (starting at $20) and Under Armour mouth guards (starting at $39.99).
We hope this helps you remember to always wear a mouth guard and other forms of protective gear when participating in sports. We encourage you to give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards at our office, or ask us on Facebook!
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While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile. The most common types of mouthwashes are:
