{"id":1090,"date":"2023-11-03T00:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T00:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/mouth-guards-protection-for-sports-athletes-dentist-south-austin-tx\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T04:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T04:18:02","slug":"mouth-guards-protection-for-sports-athletes-dentist-south-austin-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/mouth-guards-protection-for-sports-athletes-dentist-south-austin-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouth Guards for Sports and Athletes \u2014 Goehring Dental"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-item-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"blog-item-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"blog-item-content e-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\" data-layout-label=\"Post Body\" data-type=\"item\" id=\"item-655d571cbcd188506ebe51a1\">\n<div class=\"row sqs-row\">\n<div class=\"col sqs-col-12 span-12\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-col-5 span-5 float float-right\" data-block-type=\"5\" data-sqsp-block=\"image-classic\" id=\"block-124cf7434946bee02836\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-site-default\n          individual-animation-site-default\n          individual-text-animation-site-default\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\" data-sqsp-image-classic-block-layout=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \" style=\"max-width:1446px;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div data-sqsp-image-classic-block-image-container class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n              \n          \n        \n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \" style=\"\n                position: relative;\n                \n                  padding-bottom:88.79668426513672%;\n                \n                overflow: hidden;-webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);\n              \"><\/p>\n<p>                <img data-stretch=\"false\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/654078e739e59f102e48c3fc\/9b099396-0e0c-4220-97a7-b6ffaef89013\/mouth-guards-sports-protection-south-austin-goehring-dental\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/654078e739e59f102e48c3fc\/9b099396-0e0c-4220-97a7-b6ffaef89013\/mouth-guards-sports-protection-south-austin-goehring-dental\" data-image-dimensions=\"1446x1284\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"false\" elementtiming=\"system-image-block\" data-sqsp-image-classic-block-image src=\"https:\/\/www.goehringdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/img_8-6.png\" width=\"1446\" height=\"1284\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw\" style=\"display:block;object-fit: cover; 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The first line of defense in a mouth guard is its outer layer, which is made of a soft, flexible material that absorbs the shock of a hit or impact. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">This layer helps to reduce the force of the impact and prevent injury to the teeth and gums. The second layer, usually made of a harder material, helps to distribute the force evenly across the mouth guard, reducing the risk of injury to a single tooth or area of the mouth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">In conclusion, mouth guards are a critical piece of equipment for athletes participating in high-impact sports. They protect the teeth, gums, and jaw from injury. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqs-block website-component-block sqs-block-website-component sqs-block-html html-block\" data-block-css='[\"https:\/\/definitions.sqspcdn.com\/website-component-definition\/static-assets\/website.components.html\/dafc2011-c3c4-4c97-a6a4-10c79b1c8a5d_720\/website.components.html.styles.css\"]' data-block-scripts='[\"https:\/\/definitions.sqspcdn.com\/website-component-definition\/static-assets\/website.components.html\/dafc2011-c3c4-4c97-a6a4-10c79b1c8a5d_720\/website.components.html.visitor.js\"]' data-block-type=\"1337\" data-definition-name=\"website.components.html\" data-sqsp-block=\"text\" data-website-component-id=\"c1b9c4b01319f55435d7\" id=\"block-c1b9c4b01319f55435d7\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div class=\"sqs-text-block-container\">\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, <span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"c97ec0e4-2593-4431-9393-721f6cf41acb\">protect your teeth<\/span> with a mouth guard from Goehring Dental<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Give us a call at <a href=\"tel:+15128928822\">(512) 892-8822<\/a> or <a href=\"\/contact\">contact us<\/a> today by filling out the form below. We at Goehring Dental in South Austin, TX would be happy to discuss your treatment options. With the right protection, you can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are mouth guards? Mouth guards are an essential piece of equipment for athletes participating in high-impact sports such as football, basketball, and hockey. What do mouth guards help with? They serve to protect the teeth, gums, and jaw from injury during athletic competition. 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