{"id":147,"date":"2020-10-13T02:58:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T02:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2020-11-11T03:01:50","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T03:01:50","slug":"houston-emergency-dentist-sports-injuries-mouthguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/13\/houston-emergency-dentist-sports-injuries-mouthguards\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Injuries &amp; Mouthguards: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_193001175-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Houston emergency dentist holding out a custom-made sports mouthguard\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_193001175-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_193001175-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_193001175-1024x684.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Staying active and playing sports are great ways to stay in shape, but they can be bad news for your smile if you aren\u2019t prepared. Nearly 40% of all dental injuries are related to sports, which accounts for more than 600,000 trips to the emergency room every year. Thankfully, you or your child can avoid a sudden trip to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">Houston emergency dentist<\/a> with a custom-made sports mouthguard. Read on to learn more about this essential piece of equipment and how it works to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protect your smile. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Do Sports Mouthguards Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Mouthguards may be small, but they play a big role in keeping smiles safe and intact during sports. They look very similar to a nightguard you would wear to prevent teeth grinding or snoring. This u-shaped tray is designed to fit over your teeth and shield them from external impacts and crashing into each other. While there are plenty of \u201cboil-and-bite\u201d mouthguards available for purchase at your local grocery store or pharmacy, these products tend to wear down quickly and feel uncomfortable to wear. On the other hand, a custom-made mouthguard from your dentist is crafted specifically for your unique smile for maximum protection and ease of use.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Sports Mouthguards Protect Against?<\/h2>\n<p>A sports mouthguard may do a whole lot more than you realize. These little devices can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect against partially dislodged or fully knocked-out teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Protect against injury to the soft tissues, such as the tongue and lips.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent teeth and jaw fractures.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent chipped, cracked, and broken teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Lower your risk of concussions, according to some studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Which Sports Should I Wear a Mouthguard for?<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, many people don\u2019t wear a sports mouthguard when they should. The National Federation of State High School Associates (NFHS) only requires the use of mouthguards for five sports: football, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, and wrestling. However, studies indicate that only about two-thirds of athletes who play these sports comply. The American Dental Association recommends wearing a properly fitting mouthguard while participating in a wide range of activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basketball, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, and volleyball.<\/li>\n<li>Boxing, martial arts, and weightlifting.<\/li>\n<li>Skateboarding, inline skating, and bicycling.<\/li>\n<li>Surfing, water polo, skiing, and snowboarding.<\/li>\n<li>Acrobatics and gymnastics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you or your loved one is staying active professionally, for school, or just for fun, a sports mouthguard is an essential piece of equipment that you shouldn\u2019t go without. Talk to your Houston dentist today about protecting your pearly whites and preventing dental emergencies with a custom-made mouthguard.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><em>Dr. Cher Rich is proud to offer high-quality, long-lasting custom sports mouthguards for smiles of all ages in Houston and the surrounding areas. For over a decade, she\u2019s helped her patients maintain excellent oral health with routine checkups and preventive care like sports mouthguards. However, should you or a loved one experience a dental emergency, she and her team will do everything they can to see you as soon as possible. To learn more about sports mouthguards, she can be contacted via her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(281) 469-6281. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staying active and playing sports are great ways to stay in shape, but they can be bad news for your smile if you aren\u2019t prepared. 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