Do You Think A Custom Mouthpiece Costs Too Much For Your Child? Why You Can't Afford To Not Have One
Posted on: 6 September 2016
If your child is starting to play sports where they have contact with other kids and you've noticed that they get hit in the face now and then, it may be time to get them a custom fitting mouth guard. A custom fitting mouth guard is ideal because it will protect your child, and because you know it's going to fit properly. If you're worried about the costs of the mouth guard, or if you are concerned it isn't worth the investment, here are some things to consider.
Emergency Treatment Costs More Than a Mouthpiece
The average cost for someone to go to the emergency room for a visit is over $1,200. If your child gets hit in the mouth and has to go to the emergency room to make sure they don't have any broken bones, need stitches, or have oral complications, you could end up paying for a copay or out of pocket for these bills. With a mouthpiece, you can prevent several expensive emergency dental trips.
Permanent Damage Can Occur
If your child has their tooth go through their lips or tongue, they can end up with bad scarring or permanent damages. Biting off the tongue would require surgery, and a badly cut lip could result in your child needing cosmetic surgery to repair the damage. These surgical preparations to prevent permanent damage are for more costly and painful than a mouthpiece. Tooth loss without a mouthpiece can also be costly.
Insurance Should Cover the Cost
The cost for the mouthpiece may be free, or you may only have to pay a small portion if you have medical or dental insurance. You just need to take the time to call your provider. If your medical or dental provider finds out that your child plays contact sports, they may require that your child wears a proper custom fitting mouthpiece during participation.
If you fear that having a custom mouth guard made for your child is going to cost too much money, think about how much money you could lose if you don't get the piece made. Your child can end up with broken or knocked out teeth, cuts, broken bones and other facial injuries if they don't have any mouthpiece while they participate in sports. Help keep them healthy and avoid a financial burden by making the investment of a custom made mouth guard for your child. For more information, talk to a dentist.
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