Mouth Guards Directory
Mouth guards can be either a treatment or a preventive measure. Some people need mouth guards for teeth grinding (bruxism). Others use mouth guards to prevent tooth or mouth injuries during sports. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how mouth guards work, why they are used, and much more.
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Who Uses Mouth Guards and Why?
Using mouth guards during sports or athletic activity can help prevent dental damage. They can also be worn at night to prevent teeth grinding.
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Mouth Guard-Topic Overview
A mouth guard is a device used to protect the mouth and teeth. It can be made by a dentist or purchased at a store that sells athletic supplies. Your mouth guard should cover your upper or lower teeth and gums and fit so that your jaws are properly aligned. It should also be light,strong,and easy to clean. A mouth guard is used to prevent mouth and dental injuries while participating in ...
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Mouth Guards for Sports-Topic Overview
Mouth guards are U-shaped pieces of plastic that fit between the upper and lower teeth,protectively molding around the upper teeth. Use of a mouth guard can prevent dental and jaw injury during sports. Dental injury may lead to misalignment of the teeth ( malocclusion ). Although some amateur sports,such as football,field hockey,ice hockey,lacrosse,and boxing,require the use of mouth ...
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