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| • | It should protect your teeth from chips, fractures, or avulsions. |
| • | It should protect the soft tissues of your mouth from lacerations and other contusions. |
| • | It should protect your jaw from fracturing or dislocation. |
| • | Stock mouthguards. A stock mouthguard is a pre-molded mouthguard that can be found at just about any sporting goods store. While it is the most inexpensive option, it does have many downsides. The major disadvantage of these mouthguards is that because they are pre-molded, they may not properly fit your teeth. This can increase your risk of experiencing an injury or make it difficult for you to breathe while you play. |
| • | Boil and bite mouthguards. A boil and bite mouthguard is another mouthguard commonly found in most sporting goods stores. These mouthguards provide a semi-custom fit, which is achieved by softening the mouthguard in boiling water and biting into it. |
| • | Custom fit mouthguards. A custom fit mouthguard is one that is custom created in our office from molds of your mouth. While a more expensive option, these types of mouthguards provide the best protection. |
| • | Your teeth are protected from severe damage. |
| • | It absorbs impact. |
| • | It protects your jaw from dislocation and fractures. |
| • | It can greatly reduce your risk of suffering a concussion. |
| • | You save potentially thousands of dollars in dental bills. |
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Sports are a wonderful activity for people of all ages. However, some sports can pose risks for injuries. To prevent injuries in a collision with other players, you put on the appropriate protective gear. Helmets are frequently used to protect your head from harm. However, even in the event of contact, you may still experience oral trauma. At Raptou Family Dental, we can help you to protect your mouth (or the mouth of your child) with a sports mouthguard.
