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In our recent blogs, we’ve discussed the ways a cosmetic dentist can enhance your sport playing and the difference between veneers and crowns. The following resources offer more great information on these topics. For a premiere cosmetic dentist in the Salt Lake City area, call Rodney S. Gleave, DMD at (801) 251-1380.

• Find out information about protecting your teeth while playing sports in this interview from Washingtonian.com.
  
  
• Learn how sports drinks are damaging to your teeth and how to prevent erosion in this informative article.
  
  
• The American Dental Association provides this overview on dental crowns.
  
  
• WebMD.com explores the importance of dental veneers for your dental health.
  
  
• The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry describes a few of the most important benefits of seeing a cosmetic dentist. 

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Keeping your Teeth Protected while Playing Sports

Behind every great professional sports team is a group of physical therapists and orthopedists to keep the players in top shape. Did you know that sports teams have dentists, too? Taking proper care of your teeth can be essential to staying in shape for your sport. All sports are dangerous, but many people don’t realize how precarious a game can be for your teeth. The following guide explores how a cosmetic dentist can help reinforce confidence in your game by keeping your teeth looking perfect.

• Keep Your Teeth Safe

Easily one of the most important aspects of dental protection during sports, a mouth guard can increase performance play while keeping your mouth safe. Mouth guards improve strength, power, and accuracy by allowing the jaw muscles to relax, relieving stress on the neck and back and helping to align the spine. Talk to your cosmetic dentist about getting fitted for a game-enhancing mouth guard.  

• Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Studies show that while sports drinks are responsible for enhancing your game play, they also amount to tooth erosion and hypersensitivity. The high sugar and acid content makes the liquid more caustic than cola. Brushing your teeth can increase the problem, because regular toothpaste on softened enamel is abrasive. Your cosmetic dentist can recommend an acid-neutralizing toothpaste that can re-harden the soft enamel of your teeth.

While it’s nice to err on the safe-side of tooth protection, accidents happen. Instead of constantly being concerned on the field about damaging your teeth, remember that your cosmetic dentist can resolve your dental issues with implants, veneers, or crowns.

For more information on repairing your teeth or keeping them intact, contact Rodney S. Gleave, DMD. Located in the Salt Lake City area, Dr. Gleave is one of the premiere cosmetic dentists for enhancing smiles. Call (801) 251-1380 to schedule an appointment to get your smile looking perfect today.

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