The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) urges athletes to wear mouthguards. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that collision sports and contact sports have the highest injury rate. Baseball, soccer, basketball, ice hockey and football account for about 80% of all sports-related emergency room visits for children between 5 and 14 years of age. A custom sports mouthguard can help prevent jaw, mouth and teeth injuries caused by a collision or fall. For athletes with braces, discuss with your orthodontist the best type of mouth guard for your sport.
FACTS: 1) Injuries can happen at any age or skill level. 2) Mouthguard use is very low. 3) Hard hits occur no matter what the sport.
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