Life is a risk. There are countless ways that someone can succumb to a dental injury.

However, athletes represent a much higher risk factor – particularly those who participate in high contact sports such as football, hockey, and basketball.

All athletes should consider mouth protection. Common dental injuries which often result from sports are easily preventable with the right mouth protection.

Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month?

At the office of Dr. Janice Spada, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind our patients that we offer custom-fitted Under Armour Performance mouthguards in Sudbury, MA.

Many patients assume that only those who participate in aggressive sports should wear a protective mouthguard.

A note from Dr. Janice Spada, your Sudbury, MA dentist—

The Olympic Games never fail to captivate men, women, and children from across the world, and the Sochi Winter Games were no exception. Even those who’ve never set foot in a gym feel that they, too, can one day achieve glory.

I’m not just being sentimental here; in previous years, the Olympic Games have been linked to increased interest in sports, physical activity, and fitness. A study published in the Journal of the American Dentistry Association reveals that 10-40% of all dental injuries are sports-related, and I can tell you that nearly five million teeth are lost to these injuries every year.