SIRC Newsletter now available online: Sports and your Smile
Mouthguards are a top priority as sport equipment; they protect not just
the teeth, but the lips, cheeks and tongue. The statistics say that up
to 40% of sport-related injuries involve the face in some way so it’s
worth it to invest in the proper equipment. Custom-fit face masks and/or
mouthguards are essential in preventing the facial injuries that are
so common in sport. Helmets and face masks can also help protect
athletes from head and neck injuries such as jaw fractures and
concussions.
Read more: http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/December12/index.html
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Sports and your Smile
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