If your young athlete is balking at wearing a sports mouthguard, maybe a little flavor will help.
Shock Doctor’s Flavor Fusion mouthguards come in RocketPunch, BlueRaz, ShockOrange, LimonTensity, and Bubblegum.
Ranging in price from $14.99 to $24.99, the mouth guards are available at a number of Valley locations including Balum Sporting Goods Behind the Mask, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Coyotes Ice Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Red Light District Hockey, Sport Chalet, and The Sports Authority. Find a store locator.
Sports mouthguards prevent injury
Children are most susceptible to a sports-related oral injury between the ages of 7 and 11, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. A mouthguard can reduce the frequency and severity of trauma to a young athlete’s teeth, but few sports organizations require their use.
Baseball and basketball have the highest incidence of sports-related dental injuries in children ages 7-17, according to Delta Dental of Arizona.
Mouthguards help absorb the shock from a blow to the face that might otherwise result in an injury to the mouth or jaw and limit the risk for chipped or broken teeth, internal damage to a tooth, tooth loss and even a broken jaw. A mouthguard also can protect the soft tissues of the cheek lining, tongue and lips.
Learn more about choosing and using sports mouthguards.
