Athletic Mouthguards
For many people, living a healthy lifestyle includes sports activities. Staying active helps your overall wellness, but it may put your smile at risk. We encourage our patients to protect their teeth and gums with athletic mouthguards. Studies from the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Academy for Sports Dentistry indicate wearing a mouthguard can eliminate the risk of jaw fractures; injuries to lips, cheeks, and gums; and chips and fractures of teeth and teeth roots.
Several types of mouthguards are available, including stock, boil and bite, and custom-fitted mouthguards. To maximize protection, you should look for a mouthguard that is tear resistant, resilient, odorless, and tasteless. A custom-fitted mouthguard, designed by your dentist will allow for comfortable breathing and speech and provide maximum protection.
Protect your smile. Call us today and schedule your athletic mouthguard appointment with Dr. Ahnquist. We welcome patients from Lexington, Paris, Frankfort, and surrounding areas to our Georgetown, KY practice.
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