Mouth Guards

Anyone participating in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth guard. Sports like rugby, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and volleyball all pose risks of injury to your teeth jaw bone and the gums.

A mouth guard can prevent serious injuries such as concussions, cerebral hemorrhages, incidents of unconsciousness, jaw fractures and neck injuries by helping to avoid situations where the lower jaw gets jammed into the upper jaw.

Mouth guards are effective in moving soft issue in the oral cavity away from the teeth, preventing laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks, especially for those who wear orthodontic appliances. The Dentist at ace Dental Centre in Auckland can custom make mouth guards for you. .