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The next time you\u2019re in for an appointment, we encourage you to let us know if you\u2019re playing or planning to play any sports. We can recommend a mouth guard that will work best for you. Also, here are five quick tips for keeping yourself safe during sport activities this summer:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2022 Wear a helmet<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Stretch before and after a game or practice<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wear protective eyewear<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Be observant, even as a spectator<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We hope this helps! You can always contact us if you have any questions! Good luck on the field!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of our patients play sports, and now is a great time to remind all of you to take care of your mouth while participating in summer sports \u2013 especially contact sports such as soccer, football, baseball and basketball. 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