{"id":130,"date":"2014-03-25T17:58:15","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T17:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njsmile.com\/?p=130"},"modified":"2014-03-25T17:58:15","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T17:58:15","slug":"athletic-mouthguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/athletic-mouthguards\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom-Made Mouthguards from Resnick & Rosenfeld, DDS Help Protect Your Beautiful Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Shutterstock<\/a>You do so much to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong, brushing and flossing regularly and attending routine checkups at your dentist\u2019s office. But are you doing everything you can to protect your oral health? Children, teens, and adults who engage in recreational sports and athletic activities are at a substantially higher risk for dental emergencies, particularly if they\u2019re not properly equipped. At the Edison, NJ<\/a> office of Dr. Steven J. Resnick and Dr. David S. Rosenfeld<\/a>, active families get the dental protection they need with custom fit athletic mouthguards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Athletic Mouthguards<\/b><\/p>\n

While wearing a protective oral appliance for games like football, hockey, and rugby may seem like an obviously smart choice, their use during many other physical activities goes largely ignored. The truth is, any sport you pursue presents a risk of oral injury. Common injuries sustained include lacerations to the tongue, gums, lips, and cheeks; dislodged or loosened teeth; and severe contusions to the jaw, face, and head. The American Dental Association recommends that athletic mouthguards <\/b>be used in many sports and activities, including the following:<\/p>\n