chewing gum | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:25:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Contact Sport Athletes with Braces Should Use a Quality Mouthguard https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/contact-sport-athletes-with-braces-should-use-a-quality-mouthguard/ Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:25:31 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=361 The braces installed by your orthodontist, Dr. Joseph Szymczak, are designed to be durable enough to handle the regular wear and tear of eating most basic foods. This durability does not extend to the potential blows to the face that can occur during rigorous athletics and contact sports. Complications during these instances can pose a [...]

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]]> The braces installed by your orthodontist, Dr. Joseph Szymczak, are designed to be durable enough to handle the regular wear and tear of eating most basic foods. This durability does not extend to the potential blows to the face that can occur during rigorous athletics and contact sports.

Complications during these instances can pose a serious threat to your braces and can lead to very serious oral injuries. This makes the use of a quality mouthguard especially important for athletes with braces.

Many of the mouthguards sold in stores can feel bulky or can impede your ability to breathe freely. This can encourage some athletes to forgo using a mouthguard. This could significantly increase your risk of suffering significant damage to your braces and teeth.

Many athletes with braces will try retail-level mouthguards. Unfortunately, many people complain that they fit poorly, causing increased salivation or impeding their breathing. This might cause them to forgo using the mouthguard, increasing the risk of significant oral injury.

If you find retail-level mouthguards inadequate or uncomfortable, Dr. Joseph Szymczak can help fit you for a custom mouthguard. This is a soft yet durable plastic mouthpiece designed to match your mouth for maximum protection and passage of air.

If you are an athlete with braces in need of a mouthguard in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you should call 616-453-0002 to schedule an appointment at MI Roots Family Dental.

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]]> All You Need to Know About ADA Oral Hygiene Products https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ada-oral-hygiene-products/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:08:22 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=319 If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for [...]

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]]> If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for your smile.

The Seal of Acceptance program has been around since 1931 and it continues to be the gold standard today. This program involves the ADA testing each product for safety and effectiveness. In fact, the ADA has higher expectations than the traditional law, and they will not accept anything less than their standards. So, if you use a product that has this seal of approval, you know that it is the best and safest product for your oral health.

Some products that have this seal include:

· Denture products (like denture cleansers and denture adhesives)
· Mouthrinses (even antibacterial, fluoride, and non-prescription wash)
· Sports mouthguards
· Floss and tools that make flossing easier
· Emergency tooth preservation products
· Sugar-free gum
· Teeth-whitening kits, trays, and gels
· Fluoride brush-on gel
· Toothbrushes
· Toothpastes
· Water filters (even those that do not filter out fluoride)

The ADA does not receive compensation for this process and the seal is never sold. It is a program that simply aims to inform you on the best and most successful products available for your smile and oral health. If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about this seal of acceptance, please call 616-453-0002 today and talk to our MI Roots Family Dental team. You are also more than welcome to talk to Dr. Joseph Szymczak if you schedule an appointment.

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