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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Do You Need a Mouthguard for Your Sport?

Monday May 5, 2008
Mouth guards are essential during sports that have a risk of injury to the mouth. The most effective guard should fit well, be comfortable, stay in place, be durable, easy to clean and should not restrict speaking and breathing.

Learn more about mouthguards and how they can save teeth and prevent mouth and jaw injuries.

Comments

July 2, 2008 at 5:44 am
(1) guardkit says:

You write: Custom Mouth Guards
These come from your dentist and are designed to fit perfectly. They are typically more expensive than store-bought mouth protection, but if you use it often, it may be worth the investment.
I totally disagree dentists will never advice shop mouthguards. They lack fit, comfort and protection!

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