In an op-ed for the Asheville (NC) Citizen-Times (12/29), Dr. Jessica Peele, with MAHEC, an Area Health Education Center in North Carolina, states that “safeguarding your teeth, gums and jaws should be a priority for any athlete.” Dr. Peele notes that the ADA has “a list of about 30 sports, which range from gymnastics to skiing, for which it recommends the use of a mouthguard,” saying athletes should select a mouthguard that is tear resistant, fits properly, can be cleaned easily, and “does not impair speech or breathing.”
The ADA News (11/2, Manchir) previously reported that CustMbite MVP Athletic Mouthguard has become the first athletic mouthguard to receive the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA provides additional information on mouthguards online.
Patient education library includes information on various topics ranging from dental care to oral health problems.