Mouthguard: The safe guard against tooth loss due to accident

According to studies on sports medicine and dental, almost all vigorous physical activity, not only contact sports, can cause accidents in teeth, lips, the cheeks, tongue and jaw. A fall, collision or contact slightly rude can damage one or more teeth. The loss of tooth represents a considerable amount of money loss. No restoration or prosthesis is as comfortable and durable than the natural teeth. In addition, dental treatment may in the long term, constitute a significant financial investment since complications can still occur several years after trauma.
 
 According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, 20% with trauma injuries occur in places of entertainment or sport. These accidents can occur during sports or organized sports activities in the streets and in the schoolyard. The statistics are disturbing: there are more than 200 000 serious accidents affecting the mouth and teeth each year Quebec. Certains sports are more at risk than others, including boxing, wrestling, hockey, football, water polo, basket ball and weightlifting. Those who practice these sports should always wear a mouthguard. This device does not protect any event, but it significantly reduces the risk and severity of shocks on the mouth and teeth and soft tissue injuries to the mouth. There is also evidence that serves as a buffer against more serious injuries such as concussion or fracture of the jaw.
 
 Mouth guards on the market can be divided into two groups: those that are prefabricated, more or less adjustable and custom-made pieces by a dentist. In addition, a mouthguard is always very stable in the mouth and it does not interfere with breathing or speech impairments. The dentist may recommend one of the following three types, the mouthguard that best suits your needs, as the sport you practice.