SPORTS GUARDS
Children and adults who play contact sports, particularly rugby and hockey are vulnerable to injuries or blows to the mouth. These can result in broken or lost teeth, problems associated with the jaw joint, dislocation of the jaw and possible concussion.
In order to help prevent such injuries it is imperative that a sports guard is worn. The sports guard should dissipate the load generated by an external impact to the jaw thus minimize any injury.
The best type of sports guard is custom made to fit correctly onto the teeth thus offering increased breathing ability and durability.
Two appointments are necessary. The first appointment to take impressions for the guard, the second to fit and adjust as necessary