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If you’re an athlete or the parent of an athlete, you know that appropriate protective gear is invaluable. Helmets, knee pads, and other safety measures come to mind immediately, but were you aware that up to 40 percent of sports injuries involve the face? A professionally-made mouthguard from Dr. Curtis’s office can effectively protect an athlete’s mouth and reduce the trauma that can occur from a blow to a jaw.

What is a mouthguard?
A sports mouthguard is a piece of protective gear that fits over your teeth and protects your smile as well as your lips, tongue, and jaw. A custom mouthguard is neither bulky nor uncomfortable, as store-bought mouthguards can be, and fits securely inside the mouth. Dr. Curtis’s custom mouthguards also won’t interfere with breathing or speaking during sports, so you can enjoy comfort and safety and even enhance your performance on the field. (more…)