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mouthguards
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 200,000 oral injuries are prevented annually in this country by sports mouthguards. It is estimated by the National Youth Sports Foundation that more than 5 million teeth will be knocked out in sporting activities this year. These oral traumas will happen to children, high school, and collegiate athletes and could possibly be prevented with wear of an appropriate mouthguard.
A mouthguard is a device which fits into the mouth over one or both arches of teeth to protect against injury while playing contact sports. Mouthguards (also sometimes referred to as mouthpieces or gumshields) are most commonly used in sports where injuries to the face are a major hazard.
In addition to protecting the teeth, lips and gums from injury, they are also commonly thought to help prevent concussion in the event of a blow to the jaw.
The American Dental Association recommends mouthguards for the following sports:
•Acrobatics • Basketball • Boxing • Discus Throwing • Field Hockey • Football • Gymnastics • Handball • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Martial Arts • Racquetball • Rugby • Shotputting • Skateboarding • Snowboarding • Skiing • Skydiving • Soccer • Squash • Surfing • Volleyball • Water Polo • Weightlifting • Wrestling
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