You’ve been practicing for months for your big show. You’ve spent hours each day honing your skills and memorizing the notes. The longer you practice you begin to notice that you’re not as sharp. Your lower lip begins to tremble from fatigue and your bottom teeth tear into your lip. Now you’ve got a real […]
You’ve worked on hitting the top shelf, mastered a few new dekes, and racked up quite a few ginos during your hockey career. You’re on the path to stardom for your team, but suddenly your season is in jeopardy after a puck hits your face knocking out your teeth that require an expensive dental visit. […]
Mouth guards are meant to protect your teeth from grinding, clenching, or during sports. There are night guards that you wear at night to prevent damage done by grinding and clenching. There are also sports mouth guards that athletes wear to protect themselves from light and heavy contact sports. If you choose the wrong mouth […]
Your mouth is packed full of bacteria and, when you wear your mouthguard, that bacteria is transferred to it. Regular rinsing and brushing after wearing it helps reduce that bacteria, but deep cleaning at least once a week kills the bacteria, helping to prevent it from growing and even making you sick. While over-the-counter products […]
Retainers are one of the most common dental products that adults wear after they’ve completed braces or Invisalign. This thin plastic covering keeps your teeth in place after they’ve been professionally shifted by a dentist. Many adults are also active and enjoy playing sports or other outdoor activities that may require a mouthguard. If you […]
When you tune into a Golden State Warriors game you can’t help but notice the 3-point flamethrowing machine that is Steph Curry. He can penetrate into the paint, dribble through defenders, and of course score from just about anywhere on the court. His skills are undeniable, but he has one key feature that everyone notices […]
Football players wear helmets to protect their heads from concussions and brain injury, as well as pads to protect their bodies. The same is true of hockey players. Baseball players wear helmets to protect their heads and gloves to protect their hands. But what about the teeth? According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, […]
The National Youth Sports Foundation reports that injuries to the teeth are the most common type of orofacial injury to occur during sports participation. In addition, the American Dental Association reports that 10-20 percent of all sports-related injuries are injuries to the mouth. Those injuries account for a lot of dental damage that could have […]
You’ve purchased a custom-fitting mouthguard for your upcoming athletic season. You’re already going to take the field or court with premium protection compared to boil-and-bite guards and you’ll look just like the pros with a crystal-clear guard. Unfortunately, your mouth is constantly producing a thin film of bacteria that forms around the bottom of your […]
When it comes to competitive sports, and even some recreational activities, mouthguards are an important piece of protective equipment that many people overlook, despite the level of protection they offer. Many complain they are too uncomfortable or make it difficult to breathe. And to be honest, in many cases that is true. Unfortunately, not all […]
