{"id":826,"date":"2024-05-31T07:48:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T06:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/?page_id=826"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:24:08","slug":"sports-mouthguards-kingston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/sports-mouthguards-kingston\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Mouthguards"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-cde7f5e4-96cb-43f6-9252-f6cfe82eec4f areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-82995b05-ebf7-4b01-b906-a4700141aa29 areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0fc68d13-4d2b-4dfd-9973-f0047e18287d row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b4509ce3-d252-4f34-93ec-995d3e9705bd col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports mouthguards are custom-made rubber coverings worn over your teeth to protect them from damage in contact and ball-based sports. They cushion the teeth and gums and help to avoid chipped and <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/broken-teeth-kingston\/\">broken teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should wear a professionally-made sports mouthguard at all times when playing any sport involving either moving objects or physical contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being hit in the mouth by a ball in such sports as football, cricket or hockey can lead to serious damage to your teeth, including broken and lost teeth, while sports in which you come into contact with other players, such as rugby, American football and boxing, can also lead to damaged, broken or dislocated jaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Sports mouthguards provide cushioning to protect against such injuries. Professional sportspeople can often be seen wearing mouthguards for this reason.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-30bf229e-0ec1-4225-b5ca-228c1d584bc0 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-7a0a79e7-b593-4302-b169-3de460710a8f areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight col-12 col-md-6 order-md-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(0, 0, 0,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t                        \t<div class=\"areoi-background__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sports-mouthguards-block2.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t                        \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3df7b109-f03d-4e5c-940d-42ff4e9d1f71 col areoi-element text-center text-md-start equalheight col-12 col-md-6 order-md-1   bg-light\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  h2 text-gradient-primary\">Your dentist can provide your mouthguard:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list text-start\">\n<li>First, your dentist will measure and take impressions of your teeth and gums and send these to the lab so your sportsguard can be made to fit you perfectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lab will make up the sportsguard to your dentist&#8217;s specifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your dentist will check the guard fits properly. You should wear it at all times playing or training for sports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sportsguards should be worn by adults and children. Children&#8217;s mouthguards will need regular replacement as their teeth and jaws grow. You should check regularly that your child&#8217;s mouthguard still fits, and see your dentist for a replacement if it has become loose or tight-fitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Adults will also need to replace their mouthguards periodically due to wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-f2f9f2f1-62c3-4a3f-af52-456533d1b051 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2b1bbe17-a77c-4fd0-ace8-3d2eef23f679 areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight col-12 col-md-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(0, 0, 0,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t                        \t<div class=\"areoi-background__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sports-mouthguards-block1.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t                        \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3df7b109-f03d-4e5c-940d-42ff4e9d1f71 col areoi-element  text-center text-md-start equalheight bg-gradient-primary text-white link-white col-12 col-md-6   bg-primary\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  h2\">Life Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0 list-white text-start\">\n<li>Protects teeth from damage or loss due to trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bespoke to fit your mouth perfectly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Prevents jaw damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-e1d246bf-1819-475c-aeb4-df3b777817ea areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b21457fb-9c8c-4f10-8732-69befc76ccde areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-86934db7-8a24-4997-a40b-66f3e785fd98 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-df339227-1664-4f61-ab9e-a96c9367c1fe col areoi-element text-center col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading text-gradient-primary h2\">FAQ\u2019s&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-885a5885-413f-4a4e-a637-492fe5f86518 col areoi-element col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"acc-bottom\" class=\"block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f accordion text-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"true\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a sports mouthguard?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">A sports mouthguard is a protective device worn over the teeth and gums to prevent injuries during sports activities. It is typically made of a flexible material and is designed to absorb and distribute the force of impact, reducing the risk of dental injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, and soft tissue damage.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhy is it important to wear a sports mouthguard?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing a sports mouthguard is essential because it provides a protective barrier between the teeth and the force of impact. Sports-related injuries to the mouth and face are all too common, and a properly fitted mouthguard can help prevent or minimise the severity of these injuries, reducing the risk of costly and painful dental treatments.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I use any mouthguard for sports?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">While there are many over-the-counter mouthguard options available, it is highly recommended to get a custom-fitted mouthguard from a dental professional. Custom-fitted mouthguards offer a more secure and comfortable fit, providing optimum protection for your teeth and oral tissues.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow is a custom sports mouthguard made?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">To create a custom sports mouthguard, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth using dental putty or digital scanning. This impression will be used to create a mould of your teeth. The mould is then filled with a dental material that is durable, flexible, and safe for oral use. Once the mouthguard has been fabricated, your dentist will ensure proper fit and make any necessary adjustments to guarantee maximum protection and comfort.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow often should I replace my sports mouthguard?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-4fb49c9b-3824-425a-ae3e-15721c486aaf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Sports mouthguards can gradually wear down over time due to regular use and exposure to saliva and bacteria. As a general guideline, it is recommended to replace your mouthguard every 6 to 12 months, or whenever it shows signs of significant wear and tear. Regularly inspect your mouthguard for any cracks, holes, or changes in shape that could impact its protective capabilities.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan children wear sports mouthguards?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-05ebb35b-7913-4184-afd7-041ac1bc8696-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, children should wear sports mouthguards too. In fact, children and teenagers who play sports are at an increased risk of dental injuries due to their active lifestyles and growing teeth. It is important to have their mouthguards regularly checked and replaced to accommodate changes in their dental anatomy.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tAre there different types of sports mouthguards?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b3b5b4db-61d7-4443-ba6a-ef1eeafcb19a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">There are three types of sports mouthguards: stock mouthguards, boil-and-bite mouthguards, and custom-fitted mouthguards. Stock mouthguards are pre-formed and come in various sizes but often provide a poor fit. Boil-and-bite mouthguards can be fitted by boiling the material and biting down to shape it according to your mouth. Custom-fitted mouthguards, made by your dentist, offer the best protection and comfort.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tAre there specific mouthguards for different sports?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b32c3ecc-2f47-41a2-92f2-3fe98f81a8e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">While any well-fitted mouthguard can provide protection, certain sports may require additional features. For instance, athletes participating in high-contact sports like football or hockey may benefit from mouthguards with extra cushioning or shock absorption properties. Sports such as basketball or soccer, which involve moderate contact, may require mouthguards that provide a balance between comfort and protection.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan dental injuries still occur with a sports mouthguard?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-93173f79-bbef-4bac-a722-6aa51df5ba07-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">While sports mouthguards are highly effective in reducing the risk of dental injuries, they cannot guarantee complete prevention. In some high-impact situations, injuries may still occur, but the severity is typically reduced. Additionally, wearing a mouthguard may also decrease the risk of injuries to the head, jaw, and neck by absorbing the forces of impact.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow do I care for my sports mouthguard?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-5e302313-1551-4450-8f7a-bfb6ef7d9379-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Proper care and maintenance of your sports mouthguard are crucial to ensuring its longevity and effectiveness. Rinse it with cool water after each use and brush it with a toothbrush and toothpaste to remove any debris or bacteria. Avoid exposing your mouthguard to high temperatures, direct sunlight, or abrasive cleaning agents that could damage the material. 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