Do your little ones happily spend every Saturday morning playing their favourite sports? That’s great news! Team sports build communication skills, and regular exercise contributes to a child’s overall health and well-being.

But if your kids play sports that get a little rough and tumble from time to time, they’re likely to take the odd knock to the mouth and teeth. If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering if your kids could benefit from a sports mouth guard, and whether mouth guards are worth the investment.

Dr. Yap has the best interests of the health, well-being and protection of your family. In this article, Dr. Yap goes over the benefits of these inexpensive and easy to use protective guards.

Why Mouthguards are Necessary, Even in Kids’ Sports

Mouth guards protect the top row of teeth and help prevent oral injuries, which can include broken teeth, cuts to the lips, and other damage. Because children’s mouths, jaw, teeth and gums aren’t fully developed, even small impacts can cause big damage.

It is for this reason that most dentists agree that mouth guards should be considered an essential piece of safety equipment in all team sports, but especially for high-contact sports such as rugby, soccer, basketball and others.

Mouth guards aren’t just for team sports either. If you’ve got a daring skateboarder or roller derby hopeful on your hands, they also need protection.

The Benefits of Sports Mouth Guards

A few reasons why a mouth guard is an ideal companion for any child participating in sports include:

• They prevent bruising and accidental cuts.
• Well-made sports mouth guards reduce the risk of damage from the child’s upper teeth impacting on the lower teeth or lip(s).
• Mouth guards cushion the teeth and protect against dislocations, tooth fractures, and even a completely knocked out tooth.

What if my Kid Won’t Wear a Mouth Guard for Sports?

Sports mouth guards are proven to be effective at reducing the risk of injury, but they’re only useful when they’re actually worn. They can’t protect a child’s teeth from the bottom of a sports bag, after all!

Many parents struggle to get their active kids to don a mouth guard. Most often, that’s because the mouth guard is improperly fitted and uncomfortable.

If you really want to protect your child’s growing mouth, jaw, and teeth, a generic guard won’t cut it. Instead, we suggest investing in a high-quality mouth guard custom fitted for your child’s mouth.

Dr. Yap has helped countless kids get the protection they need with custom-fitted sports mouth guards. Even if your child has braces, Dr. Yap and the rest of the team have the know-how needed to safeguard both the child’s teeth and these expensive dental appliances!

Get in touch today to find out how we can fit your mini athletes with a proper sports mouth guard.