Mouth Guards

If you’ve ever played sports or watched any on TV, you may have noticed that athletes are often seen with see-through coverings on their teeth. These clear coverings are called mouth guards. Mouth guards are worn by athletes of all ages to protect your teeth from harm. At Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro, D.D.S., located in New York, NY., Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro, D.D.S. and Dr. Jiah Choi, D.D.S. offer mouth guards to our interested patients.

 

Mouth guards are an essential piece of equipment in contact sports. They can be worn for football, hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer. Any other physical contact sports can use them as well. Wearing a mouth guard can help prevent structural damage to your teeth and jaw. It can also help prevent lacerations or bites to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. They’ve also been shown to decrease the risk of concussions.

 

Mouth guards can be purchased over-the-counter at most sporting goods stores, but are not recommended by dental professionals. These mouth guards are ill-fitting and uncomfortable, and only offer a very basic level of protection. Your teeth and mouth are a necessary part of your body. It is worth the cost of getting a professionally made mouthguard to protect your teeth from any lasting damage.

 

At your mouth guard appointment with Dr. Dallessandro or Dr. Choi, a custom mouthguard is created for the optimal protection of your mouth. Thin plastic is molded and then hardened to protect your teeth. The thinness of the mouth guard allows for easy breathing and communication.

 

Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro, D.D.S. is located in New York, NY. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro, D.D.S. or Dr. Jiah Choi, D.D.S. visit our website or call 212-988-1089.