Mouthguard awareness
Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard is the easiest way to protect yourself against serious mouth injuries and costly medical bills.
The ADA recommends wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard that is properly fitted by a dentist, to ensure maximum protection against dental and facial injuries. The ADA does not recommend over-the-counter or ‘boil and bite’ mouthguards as they offer little or no protection to your teeth and mouth.
Visit the ADA’s website www.mouthguardawareness.info to access information on why protecting your mouth with a custom-fitted mouthguard is so important, as well as first aid advice for treating an injury to a tooth.
Baby teeth - good oral health practices
Rising decay rates in children have been related to changed dietary patterns, with fewer children drinking fluoridated tap water, and increased frequency of consumption of sugary, processed foods and drinks. Encouraging healthy eating and drinking habits in babies and toddlers are the best ways to help your child have healthy teeth for life. For more information, click here.