Sports Mouthguards Are Not All Created Equal.
Both stock and boil and bite mouthguards are typically found in sporting goods stores and neither type of mouthguard fits as accurately as custom fabricated types. These types of mouthguards often go unworn because they're uncomfortable and frequently interfere with breathing or speaking. They also give a false sense of protection due to the dramatic decrease in thickness when the athlete bites it into place during its softened state. Custom fabricated mouthguards have been shown to be far more effective than those offered in sporting goods stores.

Why Custom Fit Mouthguards?
Custom Fit Athletic Mouthguards are an essential piece of equipment for any athlete - no matter what sport they play. Professional hockey, basketball, football, baseball, soccer players and wrestlers understand the importance protecting themselves and using the appropriate protective sports gear to minimize injury during games and practices, especially mouthguards.

Custom Fit Athletic Mouthguards prevent serious injuries, ranging from extreme tooth, gum and jaw damage to concussions. According to the American Dental Association, more than 200,000 oral injuries are prevented annually in the U.S. by mouthguards.

Dr. Kushner Can Help.
Dr. Kushner is able to create Custom Fit Multi-laminated Athletic Mouthguards on site at his office. He will mange the process from start to finish, including assessment, taking impressions and molds, creating the mouthguard and customizing the mouthguard based on patient needs or preferences. According to the latest research, these multi-laminated (layered) mouthguards have been proven in most situations to provide superior protection against serious mouth injuries. These mouthguards have also been shown to afford the wearer some additional protection against concussions.

Make sure to ask about mouthguard customization options with team colors during your visit!

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