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Would wearing a mouthguard when boxing be enough to protect my veneers?

amadden46Sep 28, 2022
I have 10 composite veneers on my top teeth. If I get a custom made mouth guard, and participate in boxing, sparring and potentially amateur fights, will my veneers be protected by this mouth guard? or will they be at a decent risk of being knocked out? Thanks

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Dr. Paula S. Gould, DDS
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Answered on Oct 3, 2022
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