09/03/2026
September means more than classrooms and backpacks. For many families, it also means a return to hockey, football, basketball, soccer, and other activities.
And while we want young athletes focused on having fun and playing their best, protecting their teeth, mouth, and face deserves a place on the checklist too.
A properly fitted mouthguard can help reduce the risk of dental and oral injuries during many contact and high-impact sports.
So, along with the helmet, shoes, water bottle, and uniform, remember the mouthguard.
It’s a small piece of equipment protecting a smile you want to keep for a lifetime.
Parents and athletes: what sport are you getting ready for this fall? Tell us below!