If we were to ask most people what sports require the wearing of a mouthguard, we’re likely to hear them include football, boxing and hockey as their answer. However, the list of sports that the Australian Dental Association mentions is a somewhat longer, and you may be surprised by what sports are included! The ADA …Read More

Mouthguard Awareness

It’s the time of year where winter sports teams start recruiting and training. For many sports, an important piece of equipment is a sports mouthguard. A mouthguard helps to prevent injuries to your teeth and jaw during sports and other active pursuits. It does this by absorbing the energy of the impact, preventing the full …Read More

The Importance of Properly Fitted Mouthguards

There are several different types of mouthguards available in the marketplace today and we’ve outlined these here. The best mouthguard is always going to be one that is custom fitted.

The Danger Of Concussion In Sport

The new movie Concussion, starring Will Smith, has put collision-based sports like football back into the spotlight. As dentists, we’re keen for athletes of all ages to be aware of the dangers of concussion and the associated but less well-known condition Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE.

A Coach’s Guide To Dental First Aid

Coaches have an important role to play in the health and well-being of those in their care, so we’ve developed a handy Dental First Aid guide for sports coaches. Click on the image to download high-resolution file.

The History of the Mouthguard

Of course, protective sporting equipment hasn’t always existed. Helmets, shin pads, shoulder pads and mouthguards, just to name a few, have evolved over time, just as the nature of sport has. Nowadays, however, the mouthguard is vital as a protective piece of sporting equipment, helping to prevent both mouth and jaw injuries. While the mouthguard began …Read More

Proper Mouthguard Use and Care

There seems to be a growing trend among athletes to wear a mouthguard as a kind of ‘fashion accessory’! Images of NBA athletes wearing their mouthguards on their ears, or sticking out of their mouths like fish hooks are becoming more and more common in the media. While this is great for showcasing the importance of having a …Read More

Mouthguard Awareness Month 2015

It’s Mouthguard Awareness Month at Corinna Dental and time to remind everyone why wearing a mouthguard is so important. Not only is it vital for adults playing any kind of contact sport to wear a mouthguard, it is also extremely important for children to ensure they have the proper mouth protection when participating in sporting …Read More

The Dentist’s Checklist For Going Back-To-School

It’s a busy time in Canberra— many families have already started the school year, something that often takes a lot of preparation and forethought! You’ve probably bought the uniforms, the school supplies and shoes, and your child may be sporting their smart new hairstyle, school bag and watch. We’ve got a few more things that …Read More

Perhaps Mouthguards Just Aren’t That Cool?

We’ve highlighted recently how wearing a mouthguard can spare athletes from costly and painful damage to their mouth, teeth and jaws that can occur whilst playing contact sports. Every year, the Australian Dental Association and Dentists throughout Australia (including the Corinna Dental Team in Woden, Canberra and now Deakin) promote the importance of wearing mouthguards …Read More

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