Barry Brace DMD & Associates
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| 469 South Kirkwood Road = Kirkwood MO = 63122 = (314) 965-6503 |
| St Louis Dentist Barry D Brace DMD - General Dentist Implant Dentistry | ||||
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Mouthguards - Uses and types
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"Dr. Brace, why should you wear a mouthguard?" |
| While mouthguards are not mandatory equipment in all sports, their worth is indisputable. Mouthguards cushion blows to the face and neck. A mouthguard should be part of every athlete's gear, no matter the sport. Even adults or weekend athletes need to protect their smile and preserve their health. |
Do: At Barry Brace DMD & Associates we feel that you should wear a mouthguard at all times when playing sports. Wear a mouthguard custom-fitted by a dentist, especially if you wear bridges or braces.
Don't: Wear removable appliances like retainers when playing sports.
There are two types of mouthguards:
Custom-made: Designed by a dentist and made on a cast of your teeth. These cause very little interference with speaking or breathing. They provide the best protection and fit over braces and fixed bridges. They also cost more.
Ready-made: Purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are the least expensive, the least effective, and least comfortable.
Please call our office at (314) 965-6503 if you would like to "play it safe!" and wear a comfortable mouthguard and protect your teeth.
Cosmetic and Implant dentistry are specialty areas not recognized by the ADA that require no specific educational training to advertise these services. Dr. Brace is a general dentist and is not licensed in Missouri in the advertised specialties of Orthodontics and Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
