Why Wearing a Mouthguard During Equestrian Sports Matters
Equestrian sports are exhilarating, challenging, and often high-impact. Whether your child is involved in show jumping, dressage, eventing, or simply enjoys recreational riding, safety should always come first. While helmets and body protectors are widely recognized as essential gear, dental protection is often overlooked. This season, British Team Chasing (BTC) is strongly encouraging all riders to wear a mouthguard.
“It’s not a rule, and we’re certainly not saying everyone must wear one,” explained BTC working group member Helen Millward in an interview with Horse & Hound. “But based on the limited evidence we've seen, we at British Team Chasing recommend riders do everything they can to reduce the risk of concussion.”
In addition, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued a recommendation to jockeys, advising them to invest in mouthguards. It is a requirement in Irish racing for jump jockeys to wear mouthguards, and the BHA has had conversations about smart mouthguards.
That’s where the Kid’s Comfort Pro Mouthguard makes a difference—providing crucial protection without sacrificing comfort.
The Need for Mouth Protection in Equestrian Sports
Though not as commonly associated with mouth injuries as contact sports, equestrian activities present unique risks. Falls, sudden jolts, and accidental contact with the horse’s head can all result in facial injuries. A double protection mouthguard can be the difference between a minor mishap and a serious dental injury.
The Denta-Gard® Kid's Comfort PRO™ mouth guard is the best mouth guard due to:
- Worn over dental braces - Does not counteract an orthodontist's technically and precisely planned movement. Therefore, preserving corrections and adjustments your orthodontist has scheduled. Read some recommendations from Orthodontists for Denta-Gard® Kid's Comfort Pro mouthguards.
- No molding - Nobody wants to bite down on hot plastic to mold a mouthguard. Our advanced materials eliminate the need for molding—they naturally conform to any arch size for a perfect fit.
- Concussion reduction - This is an important, but controversial subject. There are no clinical trials to support the statement that a mouth guard will protect against concussions. One theory is that a mouthguard should dissipate and/or absorb the force of an upward blow to the jaw. It should be approximately 4mm in thickness on the occlusal surface. Kid's Comfort PRO™ has these properties. In addition, cushioning between the upper and lower teeth can be effective at reducing the incidence or severity of concussions.
- Protects both upper and lower teeth - Why wear a mouth guard that only protects half of your teeth? The unique design of the Kid's Comfort PRO™ protects both upper and lower teeth at the same time.
- Allows open-mouth breathing - As a result of the natural spring hinge on the Kid's Comfort PRO™ mouthguard, allows open-mouth breathing and understandable speech.
- Comfortable to wear - Soft and pliable, yet strong and tough. Comfortable to wear. Athletes tend to wear it more consistently than other mouthguards.
- Virtually indestructible -Athletes tend to chew down the ends of commonly used hard plastic mouth guards, as a result, coaches and trainers are unable to determine if the guard is now offering protection. Virtually impossible to chew through. Because of its comfort, most are not tempted to remove it intermittently and therefore do not even try to chew it.
- Latex and BPA-free
- Made in the USA - With FDA-approved materials.
Conclusion
Wearing a Kid’s Comfort Pro Mouthguard during equestrian sports is a smart investment in your safety. While helmets and vests protect the head and body, the mouthguard shields their smile. Encourage your rider to make it a part of their standard gear. After all, a safe ride is a happy ride.
Ready to take your safety to the next level? Invest in a Kid’s Comfort Pro Mouthguard today!
