Mouth Guard for Kids
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| • | Basketball |
| • | Boxing |
| • | Hockey |
| • | Football |
| • | Gymnastics |
| • | Lacrosse |
| • | Martial arts |
| • | Racquetball |
| • | Rugby |
| • | Track and field |
| • | Skateboarding |
| • | Skiing |
| • | Snowboarding |
| • | Skydiving |
| • | Soccer |
| • | Surfing |
| • | Volleyball |
| • | Water polo |
| • | Weightlifting |
| • | Wrestling |
| • | Pre-made mouthguard |
| • | "Boil-and-bite" fitted mouthguard |
| • | Custom-made mouthguard |
| • | Gently scrub your mouthguard after each use with a toothbrush and toothpaste. |
| • | Store your mouthguard in a protective case. |
| • | Do not leave your mouthguard in the sun or in hot water; it may melt or become deformed. |
| • | Replace your mouthguard at the beginning of every new sports season. You should also replace it if you notice it has become worn and no longer fits properly. |
| • | Do not wear a retainer with your mouthguard. If you wear braces, your dentist will help design a mouthguard to protect your teeth and your braces. |
| • | Do not chew on or cut pieces off of your mouthguard. |
| • | Bring your mouthguard to each dental checkup, and your dentist can check to make sure it's still in good shape. |
Whether you wear braces or not, protecting your smile while playing sports is essential. Injuries to the mouth and jaw are among the most common injuries suffered by athletes. Mouthguards help protect your teeth and gums.