Athletic Mouthguards
How Athletic Mouthguards Help To Protect Athletes
Mouthguards are designed to absorb and distribute the forces of impact received while participating in athletic activities.
Laceration: Properly fitting mouthguards help to protect the soft tissue of the lip, cheeks, gums and tongue by covering the sharp surfaces of the teeth.
TMJ (Jaw Joint) Trauma: Properly fitting mouthguards reduce the potential for jaw joint fracture and displacement by cushioning against the impact.
Jaw Fracture: Properly fitting mouthguards reduce the force upon impact, helping to protect the jaw from fracture.
Mouth Impact: Causes possible damage to the soft tissues of the lips, cheeks, tongue and gums, as well as, the teeth and upper jaw.
Direct Jaw Impact: causes possible damage to the teeth, TMJ and jaws.
Under Chin Impact: Causes possible damage to the TMJ and Jaws.