Sotogrande is a sporting place: polo, hockey, rugby, padel and riding. A knock to the mouth can break or knock out a tooth in a second, and a mouthguard greatly reduces that risk.
Who should wear one?
Anyone who plays contact sports or sports with a risk of knocks and falls, at any age. It is especially important for children and teenagers, and for anyone wearing braces, as brackets can injure the lips and cheeks on impact.
Custom-made or shop-bought
- Shop-bought (“boil and bite”): shaped at home in hot water. It is inexpensive, but usually fits less well, moves about and makes talking and breathing harder.
- Custom-made: made from a scan or impression of your mouth. It fits precisely, protects better, is more comfortable and stays put for the whole match.
How to look after it
Rinse it after each use, clean it with a brush and cold water and store it dry in its ventilated case. Do not leave it in the sun or in the car, as heat warps it. Children’s mouthguards need replacing as they grow and their teeth change.
If a tooth takes a knock
If a tooth breaks, keep the fragments. If it is knocked out completely, pick it up by the crown without touching the root, keep it in milk and call the clinic straight away: the sooner we see it, the better the chance of saving it. After any hard knock to the mouth, it is worth having a check-up even if it does not hurt.
If you need help after an injury, see our emergency dentist in Sotogrande page.
This article is for information only and does not replace a personal assessment at the clinic.
