{"id":352,"date":"2024-08-02T14:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/?p=352"},"modified":"2024-08-08T15:26:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:26:10","slug":"mouthguard-for-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentistcarrollton.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/mouthguard-for-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Child Should Return to School with a Customized Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s back-to-school season, which means kids are reentering the classroom and signing up for sports and other extracurricular activities. If you have an avid athlete in your home, you\u2019ll want to make sure they have all the necessary gear to remain safe, no matter if it\u2019s on the field, court, or track. But among the helmets, knee pads, and specialized shoes, what is being used to protect their smile? Read on to learn about the benefits of a customized mouthguard<\/a> and why it should be included in your child\u2019s back-to-school essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are the Benefits of a Custom Mouthguard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A custom mouthguard is highly recommended among coaches and dentists as a reliable way to protect an athlete\u2019s teeth and gums during a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports-related injuries are common among children and teenagers, so making sure they\u2019re equipped with a comfortable and snug-fitting sportsguard is important. Some of the benefits they provide are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n