Fierce mouthguards

TAMPA, Florida-- DDS Lab, a national dental laboratory based in Tampa, Fla., has announced launch of Fierce mouthguards.

Available in more than 27 colors and designs with six levels of sport-specific protection, Fierce mouthguards meet the needs of athletes from gymnasts to MMA fighters. According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety, an athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouthguard. Furthermore, the lifetime cost associated with one avulsed tooth is estimated to be $15,000.

"With the increase in both the number and cost of sports-related traumas to the teeth, athletes and people in general are seeking both the most up-to-date technology and comfort available in a mouthguard," said Amy Ceresa, president of DDS Lab. "Fierce mouthguards are 100% customized to the specific needs of each case."

Individually designed and fabricated by trained professionals, Fierce mouthguards offer protection from a myriad of dental injuries and complications occurring from sports. Although more expensive than traditional methods, they are more comfortable and less inhibiting while in the mouth while providing protection.

Fierce mouthguards help prevent:

* Lip, cheek and chin lacerations
* Broken teeth
* Displaced teeth
* Fractures of the facial bones
* Injury to the jaw joints

Fierce Mouthguards come in various layers or levels depending upon what sport is being played and the necessary level of protection required.

* Level 1: 3 mm with one layer, designed specifically for children with mixed dentition
* Level 2: 3 mm with two layers, perfect for wrestling, volleyball, mountain biking and motocross
* Level 3: 3.5 mm with two soft and one hard layers, specially designed to provide maximum comfort and protection for all sports
* Level 4: 5 mm with two layers, ideal for soccer, rugby, basketball, softball, rollerblading and skateboarding
* Level 5: 5 mm with two layers and special power bands, designed for baseball, football, racquetball, martial arts and boxing
* Level 6: 5 mm with two soft and one hard layers, custom fabricated for ice, field and street hockey along with kickboxing and other heavy contact sports

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The ADA recommends custom mouthguards for the following sports: acrobatics, football, martial arts, skiing, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, racquetball, skydiving, water polo, boxing, handball, rugby, soccer, weight lifting, discus, ice hockey, shot putting, squash, wrestling, field hockey, lacrosse, skateboarding, and surfing.

For more information, call (877) 337-7800 or visit www.ddslab.com.

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