Mouthguards were not made mandatory for high school football players until 1962; college football teams did not require mouthguards until 1973 ("The History of Athletic Mouthguards"). Overall, any mouthguard is better than no mouthguard. “Athletes who don’t wear a mouthguard are 60% more likely to suffer damage to the mouth” ("The History of Athletic Mouthguards"). Playing football without a mouthguard leads to mouth injuries since constant bumping and
EFFECTIVENESS OF MOUTHGUARDS IN CONTACT SPORTS “In the United States, about 6 million youngsters take part in some kind of organized sports resulting in about 2 million injuries each year.”1 The majority of all dental injuries are associated with sports. These injuries can be prevented using a mouthguard. The mouthguard is defined as a “resilient device or appliance placed inside the mouth to reduce oral injuries, particularly to the teeth and surrounding structures.”2 There are different types of
1. Get Your Dental Health Back on Track August is the Australian Dental Association’s annual Dental Health Week and we feel it’s the perfect time to focus on getting your dental health back on track. This year’s theme is ‘Oral Health for Busy Lives’ and we know many people find it difficult to fit in regular dental care appointments or even making the time to brush and floss properly. Why It’s Vital to Look after Your Teeth and Gums Even if you are very busy, a good oral care routine will only take
As evidence shows, footballers wear helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, shoes, thigh and knee pads, mouthguards, jockstraps, and compressions shorts with the option to wear a cup. That type of gear is more similar to that of a knight in shining armour as opposed to a simple soccer player with misealy shin guards and cleats. This displays that soccer players
people with braces. If you get the ball kicked at your mouth, (When you have braces on) your gums or lips could start bleeding. We don't want that happening, so to be safe when playing a sport, make sure to wear a mouthguard to protect your mouth. Most people with braces wear mouthguards, but very few
can't even see 3 feet in front of you. So, nonetheless, the game is still on. Now, I am a pretty superstitious person, sitting in the locker room gnawing on my rubber blue mouthguard and retaping my stick with black tape. That's how it always goes before gametime, that is my thing. Little did I know, I forgot my blue rubber mouthguard at home. I tossed my equipment savagely around the locker room trying to find this stupid little piece of cheap rubber that is out of commission.
These are way to make football safer for younger kids. These are some injuries and equipment to be much safer for kids. In the sport of football there is a lot of injuries and a lot of equipment you have to wear. The JFL and IHSA should make football be safer for younger kids when they play football. Football can be dangerous. Many football players have gotten injured while playing football. One Low-back pain, or back pain in general, is a fairly common complaint in football players due to overuse
How can I be sure my smile will still look natural? Once your cosmetic dentistry work by our dentist is completed, your smile will be more natural than it was. Older fillings can be replaced and carefully matched to your exact teeth color after teeth whitening. Cracks and chips in your teeth will be repaired. A lot of what is done by a cosmetic dentist is just repairing damage, though we change the shape and alignment of teeth when that is needed, all to make your teeth look completely natural. The
(Root Canals) Root Canal Therapy “Root canal” can be a scary term for some people. At Always About Smiles, we use modern technology to make root canals simple and painless. We’ve answered some commonly asked questions about our root canal therapy — feel free to contact our office with any additional concerns. Why might I need a root canal? Root canals are needed when a tooth becomes infected. That means a buildup of bacteria has reached the internal tissue of the tooth. You may notice this infection
Of course, don’t take the title too seriously. Taking good care of your teeth and mouth today is as much important as taking care of your body as a whole. However, there are destructive dental habits that are guaranteed to damage your teeth. Bad Dental Habits That Damage Your Teeth -Chewing on Ice Dear you, here’s the cold truth --chewing ice or ice cubes can do more harm to your pearly whites than good. At first, you may see it as something innocent as drinking water, but really it can cause microscopic
2014 Issues Analysis By Dino Nuker Sport Safety: Should headgear be made mandatory for all contact sports? Injuries are common in most sports that have a contact component attached. Whether it’s at a professional level, or a school level, injuries are always bound to occur in contact sport. This analysis will look into the role headgear could, should and would play, and debates whether it should be made mandatory. Olympic sports such as Ice Hockey, Bicycle Riding and Baseball are just some examples
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In football players should wear an helmet, cleats, shoulder/chest pads, upper leg padding and mouthguards are required. Yes indeed thats a lot to put on to play where in soccer you just need cleats and shinguards. Secondly , soccer and football such as the concept of two goals on the opposite sides of the field where the players have to kick the ball
In 2024 or as close as 2020 roller derby should be an Olympic sport. I find that roller derby is more entertaining and a lot more interesting then some of the sport's that has, or is, in the Olympics. Such as canoe sprint, cycling road, golf, rowing, sailing, and table tennis, that's just the summer sports, the winter sports are, curling, luge, and skeleton. Roller derby is rapidly growing. There is at this moment 469 female roller derby teams, and in a team you need at least 12 people, so you
MMA Training Gear Whether you are a rookie just getting started in MMA, wanting to just get into better shape or an experienced and advanced fighter getting in the cage again one of the most important essentials to fighting is training with the proper MMA training gear. A good way to get injured is by not training with the proper gear used in MMA including items like MMA gloves, mouth guards, and wraps for your hands. Another important factor when getting into MMA are the protecting MMA training
Comparing two very different sports, Cheerleading .vs. lacrosse. Out of the two sports Lacrosse is more athletically challenging and competitive sport. While cheerleading is also a athletically inclined sport it does not require as much training. I personally prefer to play lacrosse because I like to be involved and more active. By the end of this paper I will prove that lacrosse is the better sport. The equipment/outfit between lacrosse and cheerleading are very different. In cheerleading you have
Why Choose Our Alma, AR Dental Practice Our Alma, AR dental practice has been proudly serving the families of this community for almost two decades. We work hard to make sure our patients are well taken care of and comfortable while at our office. Below are just some of the reasons patients choose Century Dental as their dental home. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have about your dental care. An Experienced, Dedicated Staff Our top-notch doctor and staff is
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way the brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination. (Mayo Clinic Staff.). A concussion occurs with a jolt or blow to the head, the brain is bounced around and may make contact with the hard skull. Essentially causing a bruise on the brain. This "bouncing around" can cause an alteration in the chemicals or neurotransmitters (chemicals that
Most people open their mouth to chew, speak and swallow without any thought or difficulty … thanks to the complex and unique temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy. These joints allow you to push your jaw back, slide it forward and open and close your mouth. But that’s not all; the TMJ also moves your jaw side to side. And all of these movements are produced by a group of muscles. However, complications can arise with a joint this multifaceted, and according to the National Institutes of Dental Craniofacial
Invisalign can help you get a straight smile in as little as 12 months. With the help of the Invisalign clear alignment trays (kind of like a mouthguard), you can straighten your smile in less time than braces – and no one knows but you. Ask Dr. Schopper if Invisalign is right for you. What is teeth contouring and crown lengthening? Teeth contouring refers to adjusting the shape of tooth that is