Sport is great fun, a brilliant way of keeping fit and a good way of meeting new people and engaging in social activities. However, most sports carry a risk of injury and it is advisable to take steps to try and reduce the hazard of leaving the field early with a painful knock, sprain or fracture.
Sports injuries are one of the most common causes of tooth damage and tooth loss. Certain sports, including contact sports and martial arts, carry a particularly high risk of dental injury, so it is always a good idea to wear protective equipment to prevent injuries.
How can I prevent a dental injury?
In most cases, the best way of preventing a dental injury is to wear a protective mouth guard. This protects the teeth from direct impact and reduces the risk of teeth being fractured or knocked out. Mouth guards can be custom-made by a dentist to fit the individual perfectly and are available in a range of colours and designs. The procedure to fit a new mouth guard is simple: if you are looking for a custom-made mouth guard in Leeds, one of the City Dental dentists can create an impression of your teeth using dental putty, after which the mould will be sent away to the laboratory and your custom-fitted mouth guard created. The mouth guard is then returned to your dentist, who will check the fit.
Which sports would I need a mouth guard for?
Generally speaking, you should wear a mouth guard if you are playing a contact sport or a sport that involves hard objects or surfaces, or you are taking part in martial arts. Examples of sports to wear mouth guards during include boxing, hockey, lacrosse, rugby and American football.
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