Mouth Guards and Sporting Injuries
Every year, sporting activities knock out more than 5 million teeth. This staggering number highlights the importance of mouth guards. The American Dental Association estimates that mouth guards prevent over 200,000 oral injuries annually.
PlaySafe: The Leading Mouth Guard
PlaySafe is the most prescribed mouth guard in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Dentists take an impression of your mouth and customize the mouth guard for a perfect fit, ensuring maximum protection. Statistics show that when worn properly, PlaySafe mouth guards decrease the risk of oral injury by 99 percent.
Many sporting goods stores sell mouth guards, but these versions are not as effective as the PlaySafe sports mouthpiece offered by your dentist.
Night Guards: Grinding & Clenching Relief
If you or someone you know experiences severe tooth, jaw, or facial muscle pain, it may result from grinding or clenching teeth. Changing Smiles can provide a solution by prescribing a custom-made bite splint. This device offsets the pain caused by bruxism (teeth grinding).
A night guard is a proactive step to protect your existing healthy teeth. Your dentist will create a clear, thin, removable device that you wear over your lower or upper teeth while sleeping. Studies suggest that people who grind or clench their teeth often experience up to 80 times more wear and tear on their teeth compared to those who don’t.
However, a bite splint can help offset the effects of clenching and grinding, protecting your teeth from excessive wear.