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The OSO Mouthguard Can Help You Up Your Game

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

3170978_blogWhen it comes to competitive sports, any advantage is welcomed, so how would you feel if we told you that we could provide you with a mouth guard, which would also improve your performance?

The OSO Mouth Guard is one of the most advanced and innovative examples of sports equipment currently on the market and we are proud to offer our clients, both amateur and elite, the opportunity to take advantage of this amazing invention.

Everything you need to know about the OSO Mouth Guard

The OSO Mouth Guard is a gum shield with lots of differences. This is not your average gum shield; this is so much more! The mouth guard is custom-made and it uses the latest technology to correct the position of the jaw and ease pressure and strain on the facial muscles, to improve muscle contraction, prevent pain and allow for a greater range of motion around the jaw joint.

By improving the balance of the muscles in the face and neck, the OSO Athletic also has benefits for the whole body, as it facilitates better muscle contraction and improves strength and flexibility. The guard also helps to improve posture, which lowers the risk of injury and prevents neck and back pain.

City Dental Leeds is proud to be one of just a select group of clinics offering this treatment in the UK. Whether you are an elite performer seeking to up your game and break into the big time, or you enjoy playing sport from time to time, this appliance will provide you with a multitude of benefits.

We strongly recommend the OSO Athletic for people who participate in sports including rugby, football, hockey, ice hockey, mixed martial arts and boxing.

The OSO Sports Enhancer: A Leeds Athlete’s Amigo

Sunday, April 20th, 2014

373639_blogAthletes in Leeds, listen up! We have an amazing appliance, which could help to enhance your performance on the field, as well as reducing your risk of suffering dental injuries. The OSO Athletic mouth guard is one of the most advanced gum shields on the market and we are delighted to be one of just a few clinics in the UK to offer this incredible product.

About the OSO Athletic mouth guard

Sport has a host of benefits for everyone, from a better social life and reduced levels of stress, to a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and strokes, but the reality is that some activities can be dangerous. Contact sports and sports that involve heavy or fast-flying objects carry a risk of dental injuries and we recommend using a mouth guard to protect your teeth and gums from injury in sports, such as boxing, martial arts, football, rugby and hockey.

The OSO Athletic mouth guard is not your average gum shield. Yes, it offers protection against high flying kicks and balls, but it also provides so much more. This appliance uses the latest technology to correct the alignment of the muscles in the neck and shoulders and the position of the jaw to improve posture and reduce tension and strain in the muscles. It also facilitates better muscle contraction and improves strength and balance.

If you’re looking to outdo your rivals on the field, look no further than the OSO Athletic mouth guard!

Even the Toughest Rugby Players Need To Protect Their Teeth In Leeds

Friday, April 4th, 2014

2861857_blogLeeds is home to some of the nation’s greatest rugby players, but even the sturdiest, strongest athletes are not invincible and there is always a risk of injury, especially as rugby is such as tough and physical sport. The risk of dental injuries, with head to head contact in scrums, tackles flying in and heavy contact with hard surfaces, is high and we advice all rugby players, amateur or professional, to wear a protective mouth guard.

The OSO Athletic mouth guard

We are proud to offer the OSO Athletic mouth guard, an innovative appliance, which promises to protect the teeth, as well as improve sporting performance. Each mouth guard is custom-made and the system is designed to correct the position of the jaw and improve the alignment of the muscles in the head, neck and jaw to improve muscle contraction and posture and reduce the risk of muscular strain and aches and pains.

If you’re looking to gain an advantage over your opponent and make a difference on the pitch, this is an invaluable appliance. With the OSO Athletic, you are free to focus on your performance, without worrying about aches and strains and you will feel better both during and after training or a match.

The OSO Athletic is an elite piece of kit, but it is suitable for rugby players of all levels and abilities. To find out more, simply give us a call. We are one of just a handful of clinics across the UK to offer this amazing gum shield.

Leeds Supports the OSO ATHLETIC GUARD for Greater Posture

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

3206808_blogAt City Dental we firmly believe that prevention is better than cure and this is why we recommend the OSO Athletic Guard for patients who like to participate in contact sports on a regular basis.

The OSO Athletic Guard is a gum shield with a difference; it doesn’t just protect your teeth, it also aligns your jaw and corrects your posture, so that you can enjoy a better performance without worrying about pain and stiffness in your facial muscles.

How does the OSO Athletic Guard work?

The OSO Athletic Guard is designed to correct the alignment of your jaw every time you wear the gum shield. If your jaw is aligned correctly, this prevents strain on the muscles and facilitates better posture and muscle contraction, which will improve your performance on the field, as well as protecting your teeth from injury.

The guard is manufactured based on specific information about your mouth and impressions and images of your teeth to ensure that it is comfortable and fits snugly. Dentist-made mouth guards are much more comfortable than shop-bought guards and the OSO Athletic gum shield also has benefits for your performance.

We highly recommend the OSO Athletic Guard for amateur or elite athletes who play the following sports: football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse, ice hockey, martial arts and boxing.

Caring for Your Teeth in Sports in Leeds

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

On a daily basis in Leeds, we put ourselves a risk without even knowing it, yet when we choose to do something risky, like sports, we like to cover ourselves for the risks involved as much as we can. This involves wearing some form of protection to limit the risk of injury, and with contact sports, this should also extend to the wearing of a mouth-guard. The head and neck are very fragile areas of the body and by wearing some form of gum-shield, it can limit the damage to these places. Generally, there are three types of protection you can buy: over-the-shelf/ fit all types, ones which you place in warm water then mould them to your mouth and then bespoke ones that are tailored to you and your sport- these are probably the best because they lessen the forces going through your mouth. Most people would assume that a mouth-guard just protects the teeth and gums….not so. It is designed to protect your jaws too as with contact sports the jaws can take a bit of a battering. If this is protected, it stops further damage going up through the head and then down into the neck and upper back. You can ask your dentist for advice about mouth-guards and between the two of you, you should be able to come up with the best form of protection.

What are the Ways to Prevent Dental Injuries Caused by Sports in Leeds?

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Sport is great fun, a brilliant way of keeping fit and a good way of meeting new people and engaging in social activities. However, most sports carry a risk of injury and it is advisable to take steps to try and reduce the hazard of leaving the field early with a painful knock, sprain or fracture.

Sports injuries are one of the most common causes of tooth damage and tooth loss. Certain sports, including contact sports and martial arts, carry a particularly high risk of dental injury, so it is always a good idea to wear protective equipment to prevent injuries.

How can I prevent a dental injury?

In most cases, the best way of preventing a dental injury is to wear a protective mouth guard. This protects the teeth from direct impact and reduces the risk of teeth being fractured or knocked out. Mouth guards can be custom-made by a dentist to fit the individual perfectly and are available in a range of colours and designs. The procedure to fit a new mouth guard is simple: if you are looking for a custom-made mouth guard in Leeds, one of the City Dental dentists can create an impression of your teeth using dental putty, after which the mould will be sent away to the laboratory and your custom-fitted mouth guard created. The mouth guard is then returned to your dentist, who will check the fit.

Which sports would I need a mouth guard for?

Generally speaking, you should wear a mouth guard if you are playing a contact sport or a sport that involves hard objects or surfaces, or you are taking part in martial arts. Examples of sports to wear mouth guards during include boxing, hockey, lacrosse, rugby and American football.

How to Protect Your Teeth and Gums in the City of Leeds

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

It can be easy to get flippant about our teeth and because of the working hard and playing hard aspect of the city of Leeds, we can often forget to protect one of our most valuable assets- our teeth.

When we finish a hard week’s toil, there is no better way to let off steam than playing sports, often contact sports, and this is where our teeth, gums, jaw and neck are at their most vulnerable.

It is a good idea then to protect ourselves with a mouth-guard, which are easy to buy and come in three basic forms.

The first type of mouthguard is one size fits all and can be bought in the shops, the second is one that you take home, warm up in water and then mould to your teeth and the final one is bespoke, made especially to fit you.

A gum-shield is to able to absorb any impact and damage to the teeth and gums, and ease the stresses going through the jaw, into the head and down into the neck.

The city life can also cause unconscious stress and without knowing it we could well be grinding our teeth during the day and whilst we sleep. This is important to counteract, because the damage done over time can be just as nasty as playing sports without protection. Now, although the final solution may take therapy and anger/stress management, the immediate damage to the teeth can be stopped by asking your dentist to make you up a gum-shield to help with the grinding.

OSO appliance improves performance by 40%!!!

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

At city dental we can now provide the performance enhancing OSO appliance. This appliance can improve sports performance by an average of 20-40%. It not only improves endurance, strength, fitness and flexibilty but will also decrease the chance of injury. At city dental we not only make these appliances for atheletes but also for people who have difficulty doing any forms of exercise. If you are from Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield , Barnsley or the suurounding areas and would like to improve your sports performance why not contact our helpful team on the application form above.