Protecting Your Smile on the Playing Field

If you’re an athlete, you know the importance of protective gear. You wouldn’t dream of playing a soccer game without shin guards. You wouldn’t consider entering a boxing ring without your gloves. We’re concerned about your well-being, too, which is why we champion the underdog of protective gear – the dark horse of sports armor – the athletic mouthguard. As an athlete and a dentist, Dr. Pate knows firsthand how essential the mouthguard is to preserving your natural teeth and preventing potentially serious injuries.

40% of all sports-related injuries involve the face.

We’ve all seen photos of the quintessential toothless hockey player after a game. Without a mouthguard, tooth loss can happen during any sport, including non-contact sports like gymnastics, cycling, and weightlifting. A custom-made mouthguard reduces the risk of tooth loss, and recent studies show that a mouthguard may also reduce the risk of concussion by cushioning the blow.

At our office, we custom-design mouthguards that fit comfortably and allow for easy speech and breathing. Equipped with a dentist-made mouthguard, you can play with confidence knowing your smile won’t suffer the fate of the ill-prepared hockey player.

If you play any of the following sports, consider getting a custom-made mouthguard:

• Baseball
• Gymnastics
• Shot Put
• Surfing
• Basketball
• Handball
• Skateboarding
• Tennis
• Boxing
• Ice Hockey
• Skiing
• Volleyball
• Cycling
• Inline Skating
• Skydiving
• Water Polo
• Cheerleading
• Lacrosse
• Snowboarding
• Weightlifting
• Field Events
• Martial Arts
• Soccer
• Wrestling
• Field Hockey
• Racquetball
• Softball  
• Football
• Rugby
• Squash