Delta Dental of Arizona Launches Campaign to Increase Mouth Guard Use in Sports

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 23, 2024) – Mouth guards play a crucial role in preventing dental injuries during sports. If it’s a sport with a bat, ball, stick, or any high-contact activity, a quality mouth guard can protect against chipped or broken teeth, root and bone damage and even concussions. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer harm to their teeth when not wearing a mouth guard. To increase awareness of the important role that mouth guards play in sports safety and to ensure access to affordable, high-quality mouth guards, Delta Dental of Arizona is launching its first retail mouth guards to protect athletes of all ages and levels.

The Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard is designed to protect athletes with twice the impact absorption of traditional mouth guards. They have a patented fitting material that makes speaking, drinking and breathing easier while providing a remoldable, braces-friendly fit. Additionally, the Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard is an ADA accepted product, which means it has demonstrated safety and efficiency in alignment with ADA requirements.

“As a company dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of Arizonans with a strong history of promoting optimal oral health, launching this program to make quality mouth guards available at an affordable price to athletes young and old is a home run,” said Dr. Heather Schneider, dental director of Delta Dental of Arizona. “Dentists see far too many sports injuries to the mouth and jaw that could be prevented by wearing a properly fitted mouth guard when playing any sport with a bat, ball or stick—not just the high-contact sports, like football, that most people think of. Plus, there is no more fitting time to launch this exciting program than right before fall sports season!”

The Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard is not only a smart investment in safety, but it’s also a fun way to express yourself on the field or court. Available for purchase in 14 different colors, the Delta Dental Athletic Mouth Guard also comes strapped or strapless and in packs of one or two. They retail for $20-$25, but to celebrate the launch, Delta Dental of Arizona is offering a 50% discount on mouth guards purchased through September 30, 2024. Visit www.deltadentalaz.com/mouthguard to take advantage of this exclusive deal and ensure everyone is ready to play safe.

Additionally, Delta Dental of Arizona is partnering with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) to provide 120 mouth guards to high school girls’ flag football participants at an upcoming sports combine in Scottsdale August 3. This collaboration underscores their commitment to promoting oral health and safety among young athletes. Partnerships like this allow Delta Dental of Arizona to support local communities, encourage healthy lifestyles and ensure that young athletes can play safely and confidently.

About Delta Dental of Arizona

Delta Dental of Arizona (Delta Dental) is a health and wellness company providing affordable dental and vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state. Building on its reputation as the state’s largest and most experienced dental insurance provider, Delta Dental’s mission is to create a path to better health and wellness. Since 2010, Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, has given over $18 million to support oral health education, disease prevention and food assistance programs for underserved and uninsured communities across the state. For more information about Delta Dental of Arizona, visit www.deltadentalaz.com.