Sports Dentistry Sports Dentistry is the treatment and prevention of oral / facial athletic injuries. Dental injuries are actually the most common type of facial injuries sustained during athletic participation. Mouthguards A mouthguard is a plastic appliance worn in the mouth during physical activity which helps in preventing injuries to the teeth, tongue, lips and jaw. Sports related dental injuries are often very traumatic; not only are they painful, but costly as well. Mouthguards offer excellent protection at a relatively small price. No matter which variety you go with, what's important is that it fits and is comfortable. It's estimated that an avulsed (knocked-out) tooth will run you between $10,000 -15,000 in dental bills over your lifetime. .. .not to mention all those enjoyable hours in the waiting room! The Three Types of Mouthguards Stock Mouthguards: These are the least expensive of the group, available at most s...
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