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It’s important to stay active and get proper exercise throughout your life. However, your dentist wants you to know that it’s important to wear a mouthguard while doing so. The dental team at Bellasera Family Dentistry in Matthews, NC, shares a few reasons below why a mouthguard is a good investment for your active lifestyle.

Dentist Explains Why a Mouthguard Is Necessary While Working Out

Lowering Insurance Costs

Many insurance providers won’t cover you if you suffer a dental injury while working out or playing sports unless you can prove that you were responsible and tried to protect your teeth with a mouthguard. This can save you a lot of money in the long run if you wear a protective mouth piece while participating in activities like martial arts or boxing. 

dentistKeeping Your Teeth

While your teeth are strong, they’re much easier to knock out than you might expect. Although a dentist may be able to save the tooth if you get emergency treatment, it’s entirely possible that you’ll suffer permanent tooth loss if you don’t wear a mouthguard while exercising.

Boosting Performance

Mouthguards can also improve your overall athletic performance. Many people unconsciously clench their teeth—and their facial muscles—while working out. That tension uses up oxygen, making you get tired more quickly. A mouthguard will help you relax your facial muscles, keeping your energy levels high.

You shouldn’t only wear a mouthguard during contact sports. Even activities like running or bicycling can still be dangerous to your teeth. If you trip and fall over, you could easily break or lose a tooth. That’s why the team at Bellasera Family Dentistry, in Matthews, NC, stresses the importance of mouthguards during any and all athletic pursuits. If you ever damage a tooth during your workout, they offer restorative and cosmetic dentistry services to correct or conceal the damage. To learn more, contact them online or call (704) 321-7929.

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