{"id":1313,"date":"2012-06-17T16:15:58","date_gmt":"2012-06-17T15:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2012-06-17T16:15:58","modified_gmt":"2012-06-17T15:15:58","slug":"mouth-guard-and-sports-guard-protection-in-essex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/mouth-and-sports-guard\/mouth-guard-and-sports-guard-protection-in-essex\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouth Guard and Sports Guard  Protection in Essex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are Mouth Guards Really Necessary?<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to the American Dental Association, an athlete is 60 times more likely to have an injury to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouth \u2028guard. A mouth guard is designed to help buffer the mouth and teeth from trauma. It is also an important piece of gear that should not be overlooked during participation in sports.<br \/>\nWearing a mouth guard is common in contact sports such as football, \u2028boxing, hockey and basketball, but a protective mouth guard can also be beneficial in non contact sports such as snow skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, soccer and bicycling.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is ArmourBite?\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_SDy2_leBK8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nThere are 3 types of mouth guards to choose from:<br \/>\n1. Ready Made<br \/>\n2. Boil and Bite<br \/>\n3. Custom made by a dentist<br \/>\nWhen choosing a mouth guard, keep in mind that a custom made mouth \u2028guard from your dentist is designed to offer superior protection. <\/p>\n<p>These guidelines can help you choose the right mouth guard:<br \/>\nBe sure that the mouth guard is comfortable and fits good.<br \/>\nCheck for flexibility and resistance to tearing or ripping.<br \/>\nMake sure that the mouth guard doesn\u2019t impair breathing.<br \/>\nMake sure that the mouth guard doesn\u2019t confine speech.<br \/>\nFinally, be sure that it can be easily cleaned.<br \/>\nTaking Care of a Mouth Guard <\/p>\n<p>After investing in a mouth guard, it is important to take care of it by following these tips:<br \/>\nKeep your mouth guard in a vented and sturdy container.<br \/>\nRinse thoroughly before and after use or brush with a toothpaste and toothbrush.<br \/>\nReplace your mouth guard if it becomes worn out.<br \/>\nNever leave it in the sun or hot water.<br \/>\nOn occasion, use cool soapy water to clean, being sure to rinse it \u2028thoroughly. Since studies have linked almost 1\/3 of dental injuries to \u2028sports related activities, a mouth guard is an important piece of sports gear that should be chosen carefully and taken care of properly.<\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/perfectsmiles\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/perfectsmiles\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-reddit nolightbox\" data-provider=\"reddit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share On Stumbleupon\" href=\"http:\/\/digg.com\/\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"reddit\" title=\"Share On Stumbleupon\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/reddit.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-pinterest nolightbox\" data-provider=\"pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share On Digg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"pinterest\" title=\"Share On Digg\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/pinterest.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-linkedin nolightbox\" data-provider=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.basrai.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1313&#038;title=Mouth%20Guard%20and%20Sports%20Guard%20%20Protection%20in%20Essex\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"linkedin\" title=\"Share on Linkedin\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.basrai.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/linkedin.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are Mouth Guards Really Necessary? 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