A mouthguard is a protective device that is worn over your teeth to prevent injuries and protect the teeth, mouth, tongue and gums during contact sports or other activities that pose a risk of dental trauma. Mouthguards are recommended for some acrobatics and gymnastics, boxing, field hockey, ice hockey, football, rugby union, rugby league, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, shot putting, some skateboarding, snow sports, soccer and netball . Anyone who plays sport or an activity where a collision or contact to the face is a risk should wear a professional mouthguard, preferably a good quality one made to high spec by a professional dentist, to prevent serious injury.
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