When should my child wear a mouthguard?

Is your child active in sports? If your child is involved in athletic activities such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, skateboarding, gymnastics or any other activity where there is a risk of falls or head contact with other team players or equipment, you should consider having your dentist make your child a custom mouthguard. Mouth guards are the number one priority when it comes to sports equipment. You can get preformed mouth guards at your local sports store. However, customized mouth guards made by your paediatric dentist are more effective in preventing injuries and are more comfortable for your child. It does cost a bit more, but the protection it offers to their permanent teeth is priceless.