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Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Benefits of Custom-Fitted Sports Mouth Guards

Athletes at all levels wear mouthguards. If you or your kids play sports, you may have gone through the common ritual of fitting a so-called boil-and-bite mouthguard. That type of mouthguard is popular because it’s cheap and widely available, but it doesn’t offer the protection that you get from a custom-fitted mouthguard.

When and How to Use a Saltwater Mouth Rinse

When and How to Use a Saltwater Mouth Rinse

Saltwater Mouth Rinse

Saltwater rinses have been around for a long time. Historians say there’s evidence people have been using salt water remedies for thousands of years.

What Exactly Are Canker Sores?

What Exactly Are Canker Sores?

About Canker Sores

A canker sore is also known as an aphthous ulcer. It is a soft, small lesion that develops on the soft tissues in your mouth. If you develop these sores, they are likely to form on your gums, inside your cheeks, or on the inside of your lips. Canker sores are not dangerous, but they can be very painful.

How Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks Might Damage Your Teeth

How Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks Might Damage Your Teeth

Your Teeth and Energy Drinks

Most people know that sugary sodas are bad for their teeth, but too many think sports drinks and energy drinks are safer alternatives. As it turns out, these drinks can destroy your dental health. How? According to researchers, they: