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Mouthguards for kids: look after their teeth!

While playing sports, it is essential that children take care of their teeth, and that’s why mouthguards for kids are so important.

At Dental Care Ireland, we want to ensure that all our patients have a quality experience and can access any dental treatment. That’s why we offer mouthguards for kids

 

The new school term is now well underway, and children are getting involved in different sports all around the country. It’s an exciting time for them, as they get to have fun and compete with their peers, but of course their health is paramount.

While playing sports, it is essential that children take care of their teeth, and that’s why mouthguards for kids are so important. Gone are the days when children would lose teeth after a playing field collision due to a lack of protective equipment; now there are a number of types of mouthguard that can help protect their teeth from damage.

Approximately one third of all adult dental injuries are linked to sports, and studies have shown that the chances of injury are almost twice as high when a mouthguard is not worn. Mouthguards for kids make sense! As such, it is crucial that your child wears a mouthguard while playing contact sports such as rugby, soccer, Gaelic football, hurling or hockey.

There are three different types of mouthguard available in Ireland today: stock mouthguards, which are inexpensive but can be cumbersome on your child’s teeth; boil and bite mouthguards, which are moulded in a basic way to your child’s teeth and jaw structure; and custom-fit mouthguards, which are the most expensive but also the best in terms of comfort and protection.

It is worth discussing your options with your dentist when you visit before the school year begins so that you can choose the best one for your child.

If you would like to enquire about mouthguards for kids in our dental practices around the country, please contact our team. Please refer to our opening times and locations on the website