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Bring Your Game Face! hygienists across Canada.

At Sharbin Dental Centre, we
the mouth, so the impact is absorbed strongly advocate and encourage the
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more evenly, protecting the wearer use of a custom-fit sportsguard to
from dental trauma. A single blow to help prevent minor or serious injury
the chin or jaw can be quite damaging and possible permanent oral trauma.
to the teeth, jaws and the TMJ, as Since 2008, we have been hosting
well as the soft tissues of the mouth, an annual sportsguard clinic at our
including the lips and tongue. office, inviting existing patients and

and crossfit, to name only a few.

Why is a custom-fit sportsguard new faces to participate in having a

Who recommends
recommended? protective guard custom-made at a
the use of sportsguards? discounted fee of $40.00. This year,
Many athletes resist wearing a
sportsguard because of bulkiness and Although the use of sportsguards is our clinic will be held from Monday,

poor fit. A custom-made sportsguard no longer mandatory in certain sports August 10- Thursday, August 13,
in the province of Ontario, the Ontario 2015, between 8:10am-5pm, by
can be more comfortable and can offer
enhanced protection, compared to Dental Association and Health Canada appointment only. You can call our
still advise and encourage their

stock or boil-and-bite mouthguards. office to book an appointment at 613-
It is now your choice to play it use. Many studies have shown that

safe and protect your smile. We, at A properly fitted guard may make the 933-6069, located at 780 Seventh St.
difference between a minor injury sportsguards help prevent chipped West, Cornwall, ON, across from the
Sharbin Dental Centre, encourage or broken teeth and protect against
you to make an educated decision and the damage and pain incurred soft tissue trauma, therefore they are Benson Centre.
from severe dental trauma. Custom-
in protecting yourself and your child highly recommended by dentists and Please play responsibly!

from possible dental trauma by fit sportsguards are especially
wearing a sportsguard during your recommended if you wear braces, as
a blow to the mouth can damage the
athletic activities.
brackets and wires of your braces,
Why a sportsguard? and can also cause cuts and tears to
A single blow to the mouth can the soft tissue inside your mouth.
cause serious dental damage that can How long does a sportsguard last?
be very painful, disfiguring, and can

This depends on frequency of use
be quite costly to treat, taking months
or even years of treatment to correct. and the intensity of activities being You only get
participated in. Over time, they can
You can minimize the risk of this
type of injury by using a sportsguard crack or tear, weakening the guard one set of teeth.
when you take part in sports and and affecting its protective qualities.
Also, as children and teenagers grow,
other recreational activities. It is Protect them.
recommended that anyone playing their mouths and jaws change size
and shape, making even a custom
contact sports or engaging in Come for your custom made Sports Guard

aggressive activities should wear a guard ill-fitting and ineffective.
sportsguard, as they are proven to Are sportsguards only August 17-20, 2015
reduce the incidence of dental injuries for hockey players? 8:10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in children, teens, and adults. Any sport with a strong chance of by appointment ONLY • EVERYONE welcome
What is a sportsguard? contact with other participants or hard
surfaces requires mouth protection, 780 Seventh St., West (across from Benson Centre)
A sportsguard, also known as a Special Price 40
$
mouthguard, is a resilient protective while practising or competing. Just
as you would wear other protective CALL 613-933-6096 today to book your appointment!

appliance that fits over your teeth and
is an essential piece of athletic gear gear, such as shin guards and shoulder
pads, you should wear a sportsguard,
that should be part of your standard
equipment from an early age. as full-face gear and helmets do not
offer enough protection from dental
How does a sportsguard work? trauma. Therefore, a custom-made
A sportsguard acts as a cushion sportsguard is highly recommended
between your teeth, providing an for anyone participating in activities
actual barrier between your teeth on a professional or recreational
and the soft tissue in your mouth. It level, such as hockey, lacrosse, PROTECT YOUR TEETH TODAY!
also redistributes the force of a hit to soccer, rugby, wrestling, martial arts,