Tag: mouthguards
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Play It Safe, Wear a Mouthguard in Glen Iris.
The Importance of Mouthguards: Preventing Dental Injuries in Sports Every year, thousands of children and adults suffer dental injuries that could have been prevented or reduced by simply wearing a mouthguard. The Australian Dental Association highly recommends using a mouthguard in any sport or activity where there is a risk of collision or facial contact.…
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Why wear a mouth guard while playing sport in Glen Iris?
Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated for dental injuries that could have been prevented or minimised by simply wearing a mouthguard. The Australian Dental Association strongly recommends the use of a mouthguard in any sport or activity where collision or contact is likely, during both games and training. Often injuries in sports…
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Sports and Dental Injuries: Glen Iris Guide to Mouthguards and Prevention
Staying active is vital for a healthy lifestyle in Glen Iris—but certain sports can put your teeth at risk. Here’s what you and your family need to know about preventing dental injuries while staying fit: Facts About Sports-Related Dental Injuries Children and teens in Glen Iris have the highest rate of dental trauma from sports activities. The…
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Why Mouthguards Matter for Sport in Glen Iris: Tooronga Family Dentistry’s Guide
Do you play sports, martial arts, or cycle around Glen Iris? If you don’t regularly wear a mouthguard, consider the risk—a single accident could mean a missing front tooth or even damage to your TMJ jaw joint. Nearly 40% of dental trauma in kids is due to sports injuries. How Mouthguards Protect Your Teeth Mouthguards act as elastic…
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Protecting Your Child’s Teeth During Sport: Why Mouthguards Matter in Glen Iris
young boy recently fractured his front teeth when a teammate accidentally swung a cricket bat backwards. While it may sound like a freak accident, dental trauma during sport is unfortunately common. Research shows that between 13% and 39% of dental injuries occur during sports, and around 80% of those injuries involve the front teeth. Injuries…