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Be a Legend Because of Your Game, Not Your Missing Teeth

Be a Legend Because of Your Game, Not Your Missing Teeth

Proper Use and Care of Your Sports Mouthguard Leads to a Better Smile

HOCKEY STAR:

WHAT TO DO

  1. Sports mouthguards are recommended for sport such as: ice and field hockey, football, rugby, martial arts, lacrosse, boxing, soccer and extreme sports to name a few;
  2. Wear a sports mouthguard for practice and games;
  3. The best sports mouthguards are made by a dental hygienist or other oral professional to fit your mouth perfectly;
  4. Choose a coloured sports mouthguard so that it can be retrieved if lost on the playing field or ice;
  5. Remove orthodontic retainers and other removable appliances before inserting your sports mouthguard;
  6. If you have orthodontic braces
    (bands), a sports mouthguard will
    prevent wire cuts and lacerations;
  7. Replace your sports mouthguard every 2 or 3 years or if it becomes torn or split or worn or no longer fits;
  8. Rinse the sports mouthguard with cold water or with mouthrinse before and after each use. Clean with toothbrush and toothpaste;
  9. Store and transport the sports mouthguard in a firm, perforated container to prevent damage and to provide adequate air circulation;
  10. Bring the sports mouthguard to your dental hygiene

WHAT NOT TO DO

  1. Don’t chew on your sports mouthguard;
  2. Don’t use hot water to clean your sports mouthguard;
  3. Don’t leave your sports mouthguard in direct sunlight or in the glove box of a car. Extreme heat can alter the sports mouthguard material and decrease its effectiveness;
  4. And finally – DON’T  Share you sport MouthGuard.

Reference:

https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/pdfs/OralCare/mouthguard/do-dont.pdf