The bite force exerted on teeth can be significant, and it varies across different parts of the mouth and from person to person.
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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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Masseter injections using muscle relaxant injectables ( botulinum toxin, which is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a potent neurotoxin that, when used in extremely small and controlled amounts, has several medical and cosmetic applications. Muscle relaxant injectables works by temporarily paralyzing or relaxing muscles and can be effective in helping to alleviate jaw pain caused by excessive muscle tension, clenching, and grinding., such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
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