North West News
DENTISTS URGE SPORTS PLAYERS TO WEAR MOUTHGUARDS
Dentists are urging sportspeople to wear a mouthguard this winter season.
The Australian Dental Association says while 40 per cent of dental injuries are sport-related, only a third of players wear a mouthguard.
Contact sports such as hockey, rugby, snowboarding and soccer are among the worst for these injuries.
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