What does a sports mouthguard do?
A sports mouthguard protects your teeth by acting as a cushion that absorbs and redistributes the force of an impact, preventing injuries like broken or lost teeth. It also provides a barrier between your teeth and the soft tissues of your mouth, which protects your gums and lips from cuts.
How a mouthguard protects your teeth
- Cushioning impact: When you are hit in the mouth, the mouthguard absorbs and distributes the force of the blow more evenly across the entire area, signifcantly reducing the pressure on any single tooth.
- Preventing injury: This cushioning effect helps prevent common dental injuries such as chipped, cracked, or knocked-out.
- Protecting soft tissues: A mouthguard creats a barrier betwenn your teeth and the soft tissues of your mouth, protecting your lips, tounge, and gums from cuts and abrasions.
- Reducing jaw and TMJ strain: Properly fitted mouthguards can help stablilize the jaw, which can prevent stress on the jaw joint and reduce the risk of pain and long-term damage.
- Stabilizing loose teeth: A mouthguard can help stablilize loose teeth, which is particularly useful for athletes with pre-existing dental work or injuries.
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