MOUTHGUARD

Mouthguard

A mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips and gums. A mouthguard is most often used to prevent injury in contact sports, as a treatment for bruxism or TMD, or as part of certain dental procedures, such as tooth bleaching. Depending on application, it may also be called a mouth protector, mouth piece, gumshield, gumguard, nightguard, occlusal splint, bite splint, or bite plane.

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mouthguard

Noun

  1. A device that fits into the mouth over one or both arches of teeth, which is usually made of plastic. They may be used to protect aginst injury during sport or fighting, or may serve a medical purpose.


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