Charlotte, NC, May 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the weather warms up, many people begin to play outside more. Adults and kids alike are being more active and with that comes the possibility of injury. According to the American Dental Association, dental injuries are common in contact sports and recreational activities. Even exercises like gymnastics and skating pose potential risks to dental injuries. Dr. James Wells of South Charlotte Dentistry recommends getting a custom-fitted mouth guard to protect against damage to the mouth and teeth.
Mouth guards help protect teeth and soft tissues by distributing and dissipating the force of impact. This helps to minimize the severity of trauma to the teeth, gums, and tongue. According to a 2007 study, the increase of injury to the mouth is 1.6-1.9 times greater when a mouth guard is not worn.
Dr. Wells has decided to offer this new service to help his many patients that are active in the South Charlotte and Ballantyne area. "It is much cheaper to get a mouth guard to prevent injury than to have me fix a broken or cracked tooth," explains Dr. Wells.
There are three types of mouth guards: custom-fitted, stock, and boil and bit. All three offer some type of protection, but a custom-fitted mouth guard from a dental professional is more comfortable. "Our custom-fitted mouth guards are made with high end material and we take the time to make sure you are satisfied," says Dr. Wells. The more comfortable the mouth guard the more likely one is to wear it while playing sports.
South Charlotte Dentistry is located at 7741 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Suite 102 in Charlotte, NC 28277. Dr. Wells has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. They specialize in family and cosmetic dentistry in South Charlotte and Ballantyne, NC. For more information on custom-fitted mouth guards or other services, call 704-759-0908 or visit their website at www.southcharlottedentistry.com.