Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Last week we talked about the pure power mouth guards for college, pro, or high level high school athletes. This week we are going to talk about PlaySafe mouth guards for high school athletes, younger children, or college club sports.

5 million teeth will be knocked out of mouths this year! But, ADA thinks that 200,000 teeth will be saved by PlaySafe mouth guards which are custom made to your mouth by your dentist. 

Keep in mind that 34% of all sports related injuries involve the face. However, the risk of injury to your teeth and mouth is reduced by 99% with a mouth guard. In addition, PlaySafe mouth guards are far more effective than store bought, plastic mouth guards.

Over-the-counter mouth guards are not as effective as PlaySafe mouth guards because they are not made for your specific teeth and face. Also, they cannot be altered for braces or missing teeth. Most mouth guards sold over the counter require your teeth to be clenched for maximum protection.  PlaySafe will stay in place with no effort because they are made to the exact duplication of your teeth. Even better, your kids will love them, and wear them because they can be custom made with their favorite colors.

PlaySafe Sport Mouth guards offer 9 times more protection, they fit better and athletes can breathe easier using them. Simply put, the level of protection is far superior.

Play safe cost more than over the counter because they are custom made and the material used is made only for sports guards. But, replacing a single tooth can cost $3,000 or more, not to mention the lifetime maintenance costs. Isn’t it worth the extra expense? Call Dream Smile Dental to make your appointment for a PlaySafe Mouth Guard.

High school and college sports are about to start and on the list of supplies your child needs is a sports mouth guard. This may seem like a simple purchase which you can make at any sporting goods store for a few dollars. But you may not know that this simple piece of equipment can have a dramatic effect on your son or daughters sports performance.

If your child is a college athlete, or competing at a high level in high school, you should consider the Pure Power Mouth Guard, a custom fitted mouth guard that properly aligns the jaw, putting the entire body in equilibrium. This means, the muscles are completely relaxed and no longer compensating to hold the body's posture together.

Now the muscles can release more energy, power, strength, flexibility and increased range of motion to the body. Even professional athletes, such as Terrell Owens and Olympic champion Michael Redd found a 30%-80% increase in their athletic ability when using the PPM.

It sounds crazy that a mouth guard can make you stronger, improve your flexibility and increase your balance. But this mouth guard, derived from neuromuscular dentistry, shows how connected your bite is to the rest of your body. The idea is to find the ideal bite position (where the muscles and joints are most relaxed) and build that position into the appliance.

If you are interested in better sports performance, playing to the best of your ability, request a consultation with Dream Smile Dental.