Ritebite Orthodontics Encourages Youth to Wear Mouthguards during Vigorous Activity

July 24, 2015 - PRLog -- Dr. Luis urges children and teens to wear facial protection gear when participating in vigorous activities, especially athletics.  In an effort to raise awareness of sports safety and increase the use of facial protection gear in youth sports, Dr. Luis and the team at Ritebite Orthodontics is offering free mouthguard clinics in their orthodontic offices located in Listowel, Cambridge, and Waterloo. Upcoming clinic dates are: August 21 in Waterloo; August 28 in Cambridge; August 28 in Listowel.

More than 30 million children ages 5-14 participate in sports each year—which is the primary cause of tooth loss in people under age 35, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Furthermore, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, 31 percent of parents say their child is undergoing orthodontic treatment while playing an organized sport.

“Every year, I treat numerous people who have sustained mouth or jaw injuries that could have been prevented with the use of facial protection,” Dr. Luis says.  “It is my priority to create further awareness of the essential benefits of mouthguards and prevent unnecessary injuries.”

Mouthguards can be custom made for superior fit, comfort and ultimate protection.  For a mouth guard to be most effective, it is essential that it fit properly and stay in place during strenuous activity. Custom mouthguards offer the best fit and protection because they cover all your teeth.  Contact Ritebite Orthodontics to schedule an appointment for their upcoming mouthguard clinics at www.ritebite.ca.