05 Jun

Why Athletes and Dentists Love Keystone’s Pro-Form Mouthguard Laminate

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Spring sports weather is here and your athlete patients will need their smile protected. According to the ADA, over 200,000 oral injuries are prevented each year simply by wearing a sports mouth guard. Yet, the yearly costs of all injuries, including oro-facial injuries, sustained by young athletes have been estimated to be as high as 1.8 billion dollars. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) reports that more than 67% of parents stated their children do not wear a mouthguard during organized sports because they are not required. If players’ perception of mouthguard use and comfort was more of a common standard, it may increase compliance and enthusiasm.

Not all sports mouthguard are created equal!…

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08 Sep

Encouraging Back-To-School Dental Visits || Tips and Tricks

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The summer is quickly coming to an end and this means the hustle and bustle of  tackling back-to-school supplies and pediatrician appointments are in full force. But in the process of getting kids back-to-school ready, parents shouldn’t forget about their kids’ teeth. School starting back is a great opportunity for dentists to instill new oral hygiene habits, refine old ones, and remind parents of why it is important to keep up with their bi-annual dental exams and cleanings.

Encouraging early appointments

Encourage your patients to schedule their dental check-ups early! This means avoiding the back-to-school rush and cramming in last minute appointments around Labor Day weekend. Scheduling early also means avoiding patients leaving outstanding treatment, because let’s face it, once the school season starts, homework, sports, and after school activities will prioritize before a dental appointment.…

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04 Apr

Protect Your Game Face: A Mouthguard PSA

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April is National Facial Protection Month. We want to be apart of the cause and help spread awareness about the importance of wearing a mouthguard when playing sports. Below is a short informational video that brings attention to some alarming statistics and will make an athletes think twice before stepping onto the field without this vital piece of equipment.

 

Dental experts from five major health organizations (listed below) urge that these statistics to be absorbed and shared with parents, coaches and athletes everywhere:

3 – Types of mouthguards: Custom-fit, Stock, Boil-and-Bite.

7 to 11 – Children between these ages are most vulnerable to sports-related mouth injuries.

60 – Athletes are 60x more likely to harm their teeth if they’re not wearing a mouthguard.…

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