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Can I Get a Mouth-Guard From My Orthodontist?

Having concerns of whether or not you should be wearing a mouth-guard? Dr. Thomas Lien, Dr. Mani Alikhani and the orthodontist team at House of Orthodontia recommends to their patients who play sports in Cobble Hill, NY that they wear a mouth-guard so that their teeth stay protected while undergoing orthodontic treatment.  What do Mouth-guards do? Mouth-guards help prevent injuries to the teeth and jaws when patients get active in sports or physical activities. They are mandatory in collision sports such as football, hockey, and boxing where the risk of injury is likely. Children and adults involved in incidental contact sports like basketball, baseball, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball are now wearing mouth-guards to prevent injuries to the mouth. In fact, a study of high school athletes found that 75% of injuries occurred when mouth-guards were not worn, with 40% coming during basketball and baseball. As a result, whether you’re a...
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