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Sports
mouthguards - When you should use a mouthguard
Sports mouthguards are made of
a tough, resilient plastic that absorbs impacts.
They should be comfortable enough that
athletes will want to use them.
Studies have shown that wearing a mouthguard
can improve performance. An athletes concentration can improve while wearing
a mouthguard. It's possible that the feeling of protection that a sports
mouthguard gives the athlete can remove that worry from his or her mind and
this is what causes the improved concentration on the game.
Types of mouthguards
You can have a dentist custom make a mouthguard, or you can
buy mouthguard material in the store and custom fit your own.
Sports mouthguards that are custom-made by a dentist have the
advantage of probably being more comfortable and thus more likely to be
worn. They don't appear to offer any additional protection, if they are
properly worn.
Some local dental societies conduct projects where dentists
donate their time and make sports mouthguards for high school teams in the
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