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How to Prevent Dental Injuries

Monday, June 1st, 2015

2112592_blogWe’re big fans of the motto, ‘prevention is better than cure’ and we encourage all our patients to follow some simple steps to try and reduce the risk of dental injury and protect those pearly whites. Sometimes, accidents and injuries are inevitable but often, taking a few precautions here and there can really make a difference. here are some top tips to avoid dental injuries:

  1. Always wear a seatbelt: it’s illegal not to wear a seatbelt in the UK and you should always have your belt fastened if you are driving or are the passenger in a moving vehicle. Wearing a seatbelt helps to prevent life-threatening injuries, such as head injuries, and it will also help to protect your teeth.
  2. Wear a mouth guard when playing sport: sporting activities are among the leading causes of dental injuries, so make sure you are wearing a protective mouth guard if you are playing a sport. Even if you just like to throw a ball around from time to time, it’s advisable to invest in a gum shield as you never know when an accident may occur. We strongly advise wearing a mouth guard for the following sports:
    • boxing and kickboxing
    • martial arts
    • wrestling
    • rugby league
    • rugby union
    • hockey
    • ice hockey
    • lacrosse
  3. Take care when eating hard foods: take extra care when biting down on hard sweets, chewy toffees and foods such as popcorn, which may contain hard pieces.
  4. See your dentist for regular check-ups: your risk of injury will be heightened if your teeth are damaged or weak and seeing your dentist will help to reduce the risk of these problems. Ideally, we recommend six-monthly check-ups.
  5. Don’t use your teeth for anything they’re not designed for! One of the most common causes of chips and breaks is using the teeth to try and open bottles and other objects. Resist the temptation to use your teeth in this way to avoid injuries and prevent unexpected trips to the dentist.

 

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.