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Mouth Guards Are an Important Piece of Sports Gear

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April is National Youth Sports Safety Month. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, soccer players and basketball players are more likely to sustain injuries to the mouth and teeth than football players.

Since about 1/3 of dental injuries are related to sports activity, a mouth guard is an important piece of sports equipment for both males and females that shouldn't be overlooked.

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | comments (1)

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