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Article: Dentist may have answer; Mouth guard designed to eliminate some concussions

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December 12, 2005
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If Marshfield dentist Dr. Gerald Maher is ever in the market for a spokeswoman for his Maher Mouth Guard, Marybeth Nixon would be an ideal candidate. "It's amazing," said Nixon, mother of Duxbury High School football and lacrosse standout Chris Nixon. "If I read about it today, I'd say to myself, 'I want that.'"

Like many high school athletes, Chris Nixon has incurred several concussions. He had four prior to his senior year, including one during the lacrosse season that was so severe it caused him to black out. Too many concussions can lead to myriad medical problems, including long-term memory loss, which could affect academic performance. Because of his medical ...

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