Hopefully you are one of many health-conscious Los Angeles residents who is finding ways to get outside or to the gym and get moving. There has been an explosion in the variety of activities offered by personal trainers, all-purpose Los Angeles gyms, specialty facilities, and recreation departments in recent years. With all these exciting ways to exercise becoming commonplace, people in the Los Angeles area may not be aware of the tooth risks associated with them.
I’m Dr. Bill Dorfman, a concerned Los Angeles cosmetic dentist and fitness enthusiast, and I want to talk to you today about mouth protectors.
You might think that mouth protectors are only for ultimate fighters and football players, but actually mouth guards can and should be used during any activity where a blow to the face is possible.
This includes many common sports such as pick-up basketball games, volleyball, gymnastics, and bicycling. When you have a properly fitted mouth protector, you can prevent broken or lost teeth as well as lip, tongue, and jaw injuries.
Mouth protectors come in three main types: stock, boil and bite, and custom-fitted. The stock mouth protectors are pre-formed and ready to wear. Unfortunately, they rarely fit well. You can find boil and bite mouth protectors at sporting goods stores in the Beverly Hills area. They are to be softened in water and then formed to your mouth (make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions). Custom-fitted mouth protectors can be made by your Los Angeles dentist to make sure you have a perfect fit.
The soft tissues that line your cheeks and lips are especially susceptible to injury when you have braces or fixed dental bridge work, not to mention the damage that can be caused to the orthodontic appliances themselves. For these reasons, a mouth protector is extremely important for Beverly Hills area patients undergoing these treatments. Your Los Angeles orthodontist may even suggest a mouth protector for your lower teeth as well.
If you have questions about sports dentistry in Los Angeles or any other dental issues such as teeth whitening or dental implants, please contact my office and schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Bill Dorfman
Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
2080 Century Park E Ste 1601
Los Angeles, California
310-277-5678
https://www.billdorfmandds.com//dentist-los-angeles/