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Why should I wear a mouthguard?

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To protect your mouth from injuries. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.  more
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" While mouth guards are not mandatory equipment in all sports, their worth is indisputable. Mouthguards cushion blows to the face and neck. A mouthguard should be part of every athlete's gear, no matter the sport. Even adults or weekend athletes need to protect their smile and preserve their health. Do: At Smile Secrets we feel that you should wear a mouthguard at all times when playing sports. Wear a mouthguard custom-fitted by a dentist, especially if you wear bridges or braces. Don't: Wear removable appliances like retainers when playing sports. There are two types of mouthguards: Custom-made: Designed by a dentist and made on a cast of your teeth. These cause very little interference with speaking or breathing. They provide the best protection and fit over braces and fixed bridges. They also cost more. Ready-made: Purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are the least expensive, the least effective, and least comfortable. Please call our office at 206.935.
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To protect your mouth from injuries. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. More than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw occur each year.  more
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Its really simple. Wear a mouthguard to avoid having to ask your <a href="http://www.savvasmintatos.com/">dentist</a> to reconnect shattered pieces of tooth for you. Be smart. Take care of your teeth.

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A dentist can make a custom protective sports mouthguard that can no only protect your teeth, but also help prevent concussions. The dentist richmond hill will take a mold of your teeth which is then sent to a laboratory to be made. A mouthguard should be worn by anybody participating in sports.

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Why to Wear a Mouth guardMouth guards are often used in sport to provide protection for lips, teeth and nerves around the mouth. They also are used by people who grind their teeth in their sleep. While you can buy a boil and bite mouth guard at a sporting goods store, the best mouth guards come from a dentist or orthodontist. If you wear braces, you should be professionally fitted for a mouth guard.

How to Wear a MouthguardPrepare the Boil and Bite Mouth Guard
  1. Step 1

    Immerse the mouth guard in a deep mug filled with boiling water. Leave it in until the material softens and is flexible.

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    Place the mouth guard in your mouth and bite down as hard as you can to mold it the shape of your mouth. Hold the bite for at least 20 seconds. Use your tongue and fingers to help mold the piece to fit as comfortably as possible.

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    Look for teeth marks and impressions in the mouth guard interior. Repeat the heating process if the impression is faint. You must have a proper impression for the mouth guard to be worn correctly.

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    Once it is shaped correctly, immerse the mouth guard in cold water to harden it.

  5. Mouth Guard in Use

  6. Step 1

    Place the boil and bite mouth guard in your mouth.

  7. Step 2

    Set your top teeth into the top of the mouth guard.

  8. Step 3

    Adjust the guard with your teeth, tongue and fingers.


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