Be a Legend Because of Your Game,
Not Your Missing Teeth
Research shows that orofacial injury in sports is prevalent but preventable. Dental hygienists support the use of sports mouthguards to prevent teeth, mouth and jaw injuries in all sports at all levels.
Got game? Only if your teeth are protected
Hockey, soccer, football, rugby, martial arts, lacrosse, boxing, basketball, baseball, BMX, skateboarding, skiing and snowboarding... ALL high risk sports! Protect your mouth. See a dental hygienist to get a custom fitted sports mouthguard and wear it at all games and practices.
A cost effective investment in protection. The estimated cost to treat a lost front tooth over a lifetime can range from $5,000-$10,000. The average cost of a custom fitted sports mouthguard can be as low as $100. The cost of hockey skates and other sports equipment can far exceed that.
Read our Q&A and other documents for more information and check out our tips for sports mouthguard use and care. Find out if your sports organization requires mandatory mouthguard protection and if they don't, ask why?
Media Coverage Report
This campaign has already yielded great media coverage. A press conference was held supported by distribution of a media release, information kit and feature article. This generated interest from 40 print, radio and TV media outlets with a total audience reach exceeding seven million. Check out the videos below and the summary report for coverage samples.
credit: courtesy CDHA member Bernadette Mackay
Other Weblinks and Resources
- Mouthguards Are Not One Size Fits All
- www.mightymouthguards.com
Supplier to the Saskatchewan Roughriders - Athletic Mouthguards – Health Canada
- All Sports Guards
- Wearing Mouthguards on the Slopes
- Pressure laminated mouthguards: Role in prevention/reduction of injuries to athletes' mouth and brain in contact sports by Bernadette Mackay
Related Reading
Mouthguards reduce sports injuries
Dental hygienists see first-hand the impact of injuries to the teeth, gums, and jaws as a result of participation in sports. Mouthguards are essential, they say. Proven to reduce the risk of such orofacial injuries the dental hygienist can custom-fit a sports mouthguard for you during a regular dental visit.
Source: News Canada



