FAQs

• Properly fitted prefabricated mouth guards are essential in the prevention of athletic oral/facial injuries and secondary trauma.
• Criteria for proper fit includes:
  - Fit well and cover ALL the teeth
  - Resistant to tearing or shredding
  - Controlled thickness in key areas for maximum protection
  - Comfortable to wear and ability to breath
  - Able to speak with minimal interference
• Mouth guards should be worn at ALL times while training, practicing and during competition.
• It is recommended every athlete have a full dental exam at least once a year.
• Mouth guard should be properly stored in a carry case.
• Mouth guards should be kept clean of bacteria at all times utilizing proper mouth guard cleaning solutions, tooth paste, or alcohol free mouth wash.
• Mouth guards should be kept out of direct sunlight and heat as it may alter the shape of the boil and mold fit.
• When a mouth guard becomes ill-fitting, loose, constantly fall off the teeth it's time to replace with a new one.