Category Archives: Mouthguard Madness

National Dental Hygienists Week 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Heather Cooper

Harbour City Dental Hygiene celebrated National Dental Hygienists Week™/Oral Health Month by providing custom fitted mouth guards for the spring football program at John Barsby Community School in Nanaimo, BC. Over 60 students between the ages of 14 and 18 … Continue reading →

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Sports Mouth Guard

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Heather Cooper

Sports Mouth Guard Press Release It is no secret that dental injuries are the most common type of oral-facial injury suffered while playing sports whether playing professionally, competitively or recreationally. In fact, more than 5 million teeth will be knocked … Continue reading →

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Concussions can be prevented with mouthguards!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Heather Cooper

Did you know…… • More than 5 million teeth will be knocked out each year in sports-related trauma?  • Over 30% of all high school athletes report a dental injury at least once?  • Over 40% of all injuries that … Continue reading →

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Mouthguard Tips

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Heather Cooper

A sports mouthguard should be considered an important part of the protective gear used for sports. They protect not only the teeth, but the lips, cheeks, and tongue and also help protect a person from concussions and jaw fractures. The … Continue reading →

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