March Madness & Mouthguards: Don’t Let a Dental Injury Bench You

From Youth Leagues to Weekend Warriors—Protect That Winning Smile

March Madness is officially here! Whether you’re cheering courtside, coaching your kid’s team, or dominating your adult rec league like it’s the NBA finals, one thing is true for athletes of all ages:

Your smile needs protection on the court.

At My Cherry Creek Dentist, Dr. Teresa Lowery is here to help you stay in the game and out of the dental chair. With custom mouthguards, you can enjoy the thrill of competition without risking cracked teeth, busted lips, or worse.

🧒👦👧 Youth Athletes: The Time to Protect Is Now

Kids are fearless—and that’s great on the court, but not so great when it comes to dental risks. Whether your child is in middle school, high school, or on a traveling basketball team, they’re at real risk for sports-related dental trauma.

Let’s face it:

• Elbows fly

• Balls ricochet

• Teeth get in the way

A custom mouthguard helps young athletes:

• Avoid chipped or knocked-out teeth

• Prevent painful lip and tongue injuries

• Stay focused on the game, not on mouth pain

• Build habits that protect their smile long-term

Parents, this is one piece of gear that’s non-negotiable. (Trust us—orthodontic emergencies on a Saturday = no one’s idea of fun.)

🧑‍🎓 College & Competitive Athletes: Max Performance, Max Protection

College-level sports are faster, more intense, and packed with contact. The speed of the game—and the power behind every move—means higher risk. Even if you're not in a “contact” sport, your mouth doesn’t always get the memo.

Custom mouthguards:

• Absorb shock from impacts

• Help prevent TMJ injuries from clenching during intense play

• Allow for easy communication with teammates

• Are built to last all season (and then some)

If you're serious about your sport, don't settle for a drugstore mouthguard that feels like chewing on a pool float. 🦷🏀

💪 Adults & Weekend Warriors: Your Teeth Deserve MVP Status Too

Let’s not forget the adult leagues, CrossFit community, rec leagues, and pickup games at Wash Park. Just because you’re not playing for a trophy doesn’t mean your teeth are any less valuable.

In fact, adult dental injuries are some of the most expensive to treat.

Whether you’re out at Washington Park chasing rebounds, hitting the gym, cycling, or taking on a rec league tournament, your smile is still in the line of fire. A custom mouthguard protects your investment and keeps you looking boardroom-ready on Monday—even if your team didn’t win Sunday.

😬 The Stats Don't Lie: Why Athletes Need a Mouthguard

• Dental injuries are among the most common sports-related injuries

• The ADA says athletes who don’t wear mouthguards are 60x more likely to suffer tooth trauma

• The average cost to replace a knocked-out tooth? Up to $5,000 (and that’s just the start!)

Moral of the story: Mouthguards are cool. Missing teeth? Not so much.

🥇 Why a Custom Mouthguard Wins Every Time

We get it—those boil-and-bite mouthguards are cheap and convenient. But here's the truth:

Store-bought mouthguards = Dollar Store flip-flops.
Custom mouthguards = Cushy, Nike Air-level support for your smile.

Here’s what you get with a custom-fit mouthguard from Dr. Lowery:

✔️ Tailored Fit – No slipping, no gagging, no chewing on plastic
✔️ Maximum Protection – Designed to distribute impact and reduce injury risk
✔️ Easy to Speak & Breathe – So you can call plays, shout encouragement, or trash talk with class
✔️ Durable & Long-Lasting – Built to last through the season (and some)

📅 Ready to Gear Up? Let’s Protect That Smile!

If you or your child is hitting the court (or the field, the rink, the mat… you get the idea), it’s time to schedule a custom mouthguard fitting with Dr. Lowery.

📞 Call us at (303) 753-0922
📍 Visit: 425 S. Cherry St, Suite #210, Denver, CO 80246
🌐 Learn more: www.MyCherryCreekDentist.com

🎯 Quick, comfortable, and completely worth it—because your smile should be your greatest game-day asset.

🏈 Pro Tip: It’s Not Just for Basketball

Basketball might get the spotlight in March, but dental injuries happen across all sports:

• Football

• Soccer

• Hockey

• Lacrosse

• Wrestling

• Gymnastics

• Martial arts

• Skateboarding

• Mountain biking

• … even Pickleball (it gets intense 😤)

If there's a risk of contact, collision, or falling—there’s a risk to your teeth.