Mouth guards protect kids' teeth and jaws even when they're not playing contact sports. Studies suggest a mouth guard can prevent more than half of the common dental injuries adolescents can suffer.

The mouth guard — a little piece of plastic that fits over your teeth — might seem like a simple thing, but think again. It could cost as little as a dollar, or more than $500. Debates fill the pages ...

Bruxism – or "tooth-grinding" to most of us – is a very common problem. Often caused by stress, it can cause tooth damage, headaches, insomnia and jaw pain. Unfortunately, because it occurs when we're ...

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects as many as 8 percent of adults. While the causes aren't completely understood, doctors believe "it may be due to a combination of physical, psychological ...

Brushing your retainer only does so much. The best ultrasonic retainer cleaners remove stains, film, and bacteria from ...

During intense exercise—sprinting, for example—your body breaks down glucose and produces what’s called lactate. That substance can build up faster than it can be further processed. If your idea of a ...

Heat-related illness continues to be a serious concern for student-athletes throughout the United States. In August, at least six teenage football players died, all linked to either heatstroke or head ...

The mouth guard that is forever hanging out of Steph Curry’s mouth is more than iconic. About $3,000 more. Told that one of game-used mouth guards sold at auction for over $3,000, Curry told CBSsports ...

Brison Burris is more than just an accomplished defensive back and kick returner for Asahi Soft Drink Challengers in the X League of Japanese professional football. He's the inventor of Just A Twist ...

HOUSTON – “What is a mouth guard” and “Sleep apnea” are trending on Google search as Americans are trying to find ways to get better sleep. If you’re on social media, then you’ve probably seen an ...

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Famously, Matthew Tkachuk doesn’t really even use his mouth guard. It’s not like he places it in his mouth the way it was designed to be used, to protect his teeth and guard ...