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Mouthguards

Mouthguards. Spencer Storey. What is it?. Mouth guards are coverings worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports . Stock mouth protectors Bulky. Hard to breath/Talk. Not recommended. Boil and bite mouth protectors

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Mouthguards

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  1. Mouthguards Spencer Storey

  2. What is it? • Mouth guards are coverings worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports. • Stock mouth protectors • Bulky. Hard to breath/Talk. Not recommended. • Boil and bite mouth protectors • Any sporting goods store. Boil then mold to mouth. • Most common. • Custom-fitted mouth protectors • Mouth mold at Dentist. Most expensive.

  3. Who? • Mouth guards should be used by anyone -- both children and adults -- who play contact sports such as football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey • An effective mouth guard should be comfortable, resist tears, be durable and easy to clean, and should not restrict your breathing or speech.

  4. Injury Prevention • Mouth guards also help you avoid chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage to a tooth, or even tooth loss. • Help limit the risk of mouth-related injuries to your lips, tongue, and soft tissues of your mouth

  5. How does it work?

  6. Concussions

  7. Fact vs Fiction • Wearing a mouthguard can protect against concussions • Fact • Wearing a mouthguard makes you a better basketball player • Fiction

  8. Where can you get one? • Sports Authority • $5 • Shockdoctor • $10 • Amazon.com • $2 • Your Dentist • $50+

  9. How much are they? • Anywhere from $2 to $54 • Custom mouthguards

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