Mouthguard :A Vital Piece - Smita Patil - Bog

Mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips and gums. "An effective mouthguard is like a ¿crash helmet¿ for teeth and jaws. It also prevents the jaws coming together fully, thereby reducing the risk of jaw joint injuries and concussion. A mouthguard is most often used to prevent injury in contact sports, as a treatment for bruxism or TMD, or as part of certain dental procedures, such as tooth bleaching or sleep apnea treatment. The dentists who specialise in Sports Dentistry fabricate mouthguards, and these specialists are called Sports Dentists or Team Dentists. This vital Piece has now took a spotlight and now needs to be use it compulsory for various sports.