Sports dental safety: it’s always an option
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
While summer has just begun it’s time to think about mouth guards for dental safety. Athletic mouth guards are not just for football and hockey. Many sports such as gymnastics, skating, martial arts, basketball just to name a few can put a smile in harm’s way. Mouth protectors can cushion a blow and help protect the teeth as well as reduce...
It’s that time again: back to school and back to sports
Mouthguards can take a bite out of sports injuries, but it’s important to make the right choice
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
Today I am wearing both of my favorite hats, the dentist hat and the mom hat. As a dentist with more than 20 years of experience, I know how incredibly important it is to wear a well fitting mouthguard during activities that can pose...