The 10th annual Free Athletic Mouthguard Day took place last Thursday June 28, 2018. All area student athletes were invited to receive a free custom-fit, team color-coordinated mouthguard. A custom fit mouthguard provides superior protection from sports related dental injuries when compared to off the shelf mouthguard products. The first step when creating a custom mouthguard is to take an impression of the mouth. Next a technician creates the mold and the last step is to trim and smooth the edges. Volunteers and the entire Door County Dental Care staff are involved in the process helping to facilitate the community event at their offices in Sturgeon Bay.
Dr Luders is thankful for the involvement of another local business in De Pere, “Lords Dental Studio is always instrumental in providing additional labor and materials. Their donations and the time they spend at the event allows for a successful day.” Dr Luders added, “Mouthguards are an essential part of sports safety gear and putting on this event aids in the prevention of unnecessary mouth and head injuries to the children and teenagers in our community. We appreciate families taking the time to bring their kids in to get fitted for their mouthguards.”
Dr. Hubbard and Dr. Luders recommend that a new, custom-fit mouthguard be crafted each year because as students grow, their bodies change and so does their mouth structure. For more information call (920) 743-6911. Door County Dental Care is located at 30 N 18th Ave # 2 in Sturgeon Bay.
Door County Dental Care teamed up for their 10th Annual Mouthguard Clinic, June 28, 2018