Mouth Guards For Sports

By Smiles of Virginia Family Dental Center | February 9, 2017

What sports do you recommend mouth guards for?

ANY COLLISION OR CONTACT SPORTS REQUIRE THE USE OF AN ATHLETIC GUARD/ MOUTH GUARD.

Some examples of high-risk sports include:

  • Boxing
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice hockey

ATHLETIC GUARD USE CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR OTHER NON-CONTACT SPORTS SUCH AS GYMNASTICS AND SKATING.

On a national level, all states generally mandate mouth guard use in high school:

  • Football
  • Ice hockey
  • Men’s lacrosse
  • Field hockey
  • Amateur boxing

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