Kids who participate in athletic activities — whether they’re playing on organized sports teams, bicycling, or just kicking a ball around require mouth guards. These fit snugly over the upper teeth, thereby protecting the entire oral region from any form of traumatic injury. In addition, mouth guards are recommended to prevent tooth damage in children who grind (brux) their teeth at night.
Benefits of mouth guards in kids
Mouth guards reduce the incidence of:
- Tooth fractures
- Lip lesions
- Cheek lesions
- Tongue lesions
- Gum and soft tissue injuries
- Jawbone fractures
