Why should a mouth guard be worn in some sports?

To help prevent tooth trauma.

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  1. To improve your score
  2. To help prevent tooth trauma ✔
  3. To make talking easier

Why: Mouth guards help protect teeth from injury during athletic activities.

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Answer: To help prevent tooth trauma. Mouth guards help protect teeth from injury during athletic activities.

  1. Scouting America: Dentistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dentistry
    describe the types of mouth guards used to help prevent tooth trauma
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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