Eagan Orthodontics Practice Sponsors Youth Athletic Programs
EAGAN, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The Eagan orthodontics practice of Dr. Eisenhuth is on board as a sponsor again this year for several youth athletic programs.
Eisenhuth has sponsored local hockey, soccer, lacrosse and football programs for several years by offering custom-fitted mouth guards for players and providing check-ups to ensure players’ mouth guards fit properly.
“Mouth guards are a very important piece of safety equipment for children who play contact sports,” said the Eagan orthodontist.
They help protect against chipped or broken teeth, getting teeth knocked out, and they help protect against bone and root damage, according to the Consumer Guide to Dentistry. Mouth guards also help protect players of all ages from getting more serious injuries including concussions, fractured jaws, neck injuries and cerebral hemorrhages by helping to prevent situations where the lower jaw jams into the upper jaw.
Keeping oral soft tissue away from the teeth helps prevent bruising and cutting the cheeks, tongue and lips, particularly for athletes who also wear orthodontic appliances, the site stated.
“Something that is important for parents of young athletes to remember is that as their children grow, last year’s mouth guard may no longer fit properly to prevent injury,” said Eisenhuth, an Eagan braces expert. “Kids outgrow their skates and uniforms, and they outgrow their mouth guards, too.”
Eisenhuth recommends that parents opt for having a custom mouth guard made for their children, as opposed to buying an over-the-counter mouth guard in a sporting goods store. This is done by having an impression of the mouth taken. Once the mouth guard is fabricated according to the impression, Eisenhuth inspects it to ensure that it fits properly and enables the child to breathe and speak while it is in place.
A proper-fitting mouth guard should remain in place during contact sports, be durable and should be tear-resistant, she said.
If parents choose not to go the custom route, Eisenhuth, Eagan Invisalign preferred provider, said it still is a good idea to bring it in so she can inspect it while the child is wearing it to make sure it is of a proper thickness in the critical areas and that it fits snugly to protect the teeth adequately.
Learn More
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for your child to be fitted for a mouth guard or you would like more information about Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth Eagan invisible braces, visit her Web site, http://doctorjennifer.com/ or call (651) 406-8100. Dr. Eisenhuth’s office is located at 3340 Sherman Ct. in Eagan.
About Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth
Dr. Eisenhuth attended the University of Minnesota Dental School and graduated in the top of her class. She earned the Minnesota Association of Orthodontic Achievement Award and several academic achievement awards. She entered her orthodontic residency at the University of Minnesota and earned a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree.
Dr. Eisenhuth is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
She takes pride in caring for the orthodontic needs of residents in the Twin Cities- St. Paul and Minneapolis, and their surrounding regions, including Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan, Minnesota.
Her office is located at 3340 Sherman Court, Eagan, Minn., 55121.
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