Mouth Guard Safety

Posted by Rita Shelley What if your child suddenly lost his teeth? Smiling, talking, eating—everything would be affected! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry surveys confirm that as much as 39 percent of all dental injuries in children are caused by direct hits with a hard object, such as a puck or ball or stick in player-to-player contact. While high contact sports, such as MMA or Rugby have a higher risk of dental injury, the unexpected ones,  such as gymnastics and cheerleading also pose a considerable risk. Mouthguards, also called gum shields, help cushion a blow to the mouth, minimizing the [Read More>]