Gundersen Lutheran Health System - Mouthguard Clinic

Gundersen Lutheranâ€™s Department of Dental Specialists, in conjunction with the La Crosse area YMCA, offers sports participants custom-made mouthguards for just $20 (they typically cost $100-$150). At a half-day clinic, participants have impressions made and choose from a variety of colors, including favorite team colors.

What is it?

Gundersen Lutheran’s Department of Dental Specialists, in conjunction with the La Crosse area YMCA, offers sports participants custom-made mouthguards for just $20 (they typically cost $100-$150). At a half-day clinic, participants have impressions made and choose from a variety of colors, including favorite team colors.

Who is it for?

Athletes of any age.

Why do they do it?

A properly-fitted custom mouthguard delivers a better fit than stock mouthguards, helping to cushion blows that could fracture or knock out a tooth, or cause injuries to the lips, tongue or jaw. It may also lessen the severity of a concussion.

Impact

In 2010, the program custom-crafted 345 mouthguards, more than doubling the total from five years ago. In eight years, the program has provided more than 1,800 mouthguards to area athletes.

Contact: Mary Ann Campbell, DDS
Department of Dental Specialties
Telephone: 608-775 -2753
E-mail: macampbe@gundluth.org

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