{"id":77,"date":"2019-08-30T17:11:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T17:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2019-08-30T17:11:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T17:11:04","slug":"orthodontist-cleburne-wear-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/30\/orthodontist-cleburne-wear-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Orthodontist Explains Why Your Child Should Always Wear a Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mouthguard-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing football with mouthguards \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mouthguard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/mouthguard.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You make sure your child wears their seat belt during every car trip and their helmet every bike ride, but are they wearing a mouthguard when they play sports? While your child may not want to wear it now, they\u2019ll thank you later. Mouthguards are one of the least expensive types of sports gear but can save you thousands of dollars \u2014 and prevent your child from getting hurt. In this post, your orthodontist in Cleburne explains the ins and outs of mouthguards.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Can Mouthguards Prevent?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your child is at risk of more than a chipped tooth when they don\u2019t wear a mouthguard. Athletes who don\u2019t wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth, often causing permanent damage to oral structures. When your child has all of their permanent teeth, damaging or knocking out a tooth can require even more serious medical intervention. Mouthguards also protect your child\u2019s jawbone and can prevent concussions.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Type of Mouthguard is Best?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three types of mouthguards: ready-made, mouth-formed and custom. Ready-made are bought over the counter and act as a \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 guard, which runs the risk of not properly fitting your child\u2019s mouth. Mouth-formed guards are also bought over the counter and require the \u2018boil and bite\u2019 method to be shaped. This includes placing to guard in boiling water and then having your child bite down on it to mold the plastic to their teeth. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/premium-custom-mouthguards.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Custom mouthguards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are created by your dentist and provide optimal protection.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dentist in Cleburne will make your child\u2019s custom mouthguard by taking an impression of their teeth. The result is an extremely durable and close-fitting mouthguard that reduces pressure on the jaw. It cannot be chewed through like other types of mouthguards and provides better oxygen flow. This is also the preferred option for players with braces.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want Free and Discounted Mouthguards?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any middle- or high-school student in Cleburne ISD who plays a school-sanctioned sport is able to receive a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/advanced-technologies.html#shock\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shock Doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> mouthguard from our office. This popular type of sportsguard offers basic protection for young athletes, including those who wear braces or other oral appliances.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For an even greater degree of protection, we will design a custom mouthguard for your student for only $59. As an added bonus, it will come in the school\u2019s colors and have the school\u2019s logo and the student\u2019s last name on them.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you schedule carpools to practice and get ready for game day, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about your athlete\u2019s dental safety. Mouthguards offer years of heavy-duty protection to even the most intensive players. Talk to your dentist today about ensuring your child\u2019s well being during games.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About the Author<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. James Hart has over 40 years of experience providing expert orthodontic care. He treats all of his patients as if they were a part of his family and strives to keep their smiles happy and healthy. If you have further questions about mouthguards, he can be reached through his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or at 817-645-2432.<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You make sure your child wears their seat belt during every car trip and their helmet every bike ride, but are they wearing a mouthguard when they play sports? While your child may not want to wear it now, they\u2019ll thank you later. Mouthguards are one of the least expensive types of sports gear but can save you thousands of dollars \u2014 and prevent your child from getting hurt. In this post, your orthodontist in Cleburne explains the ins and outs of mouthguards. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/30\/orthodontist-cleburne-wear-mouthguard\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Orthodontist Cleburne | Kids Mouthguards | Dr. James Hart<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your little athlete wear a mouthguard during the big game? 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