Importance of Sports Mouth Guards

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Sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth during contact sports for protection from blows to the face or head. The guards are typically worn over the upper teeth to protect from broken teeth, cut lips, or injury to the mouth.

Injuries that Mouth Guards Prevent:

knocked out teeth
concussion
cerebral hemorrhage
broken or chipped teeth
lacerated tongue/lip
jaw fracture

Sports where mouth guards should be worn:

football
basketball
rugby
field hockey
soccer
baseball
boxing
lacrosse
softball
wrestling
ice hockey

Edwards Family Dental has partnered with local high schools to make complimentary custom mouth guards for athletes. Call (614)892-9998 to schedule an appointment.

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