A TAVISTOCK dental practice is helping to keep the bite in a Plymouth rugby team.

Devonport High School Old Boy Sharks have proved themselves against the top Cornish sides having beaten Launceston and Truro recently. Their players have taken several knocks but feel safe in the knowledge that their teeth and faces are protected against trauma by wearing bespoke gum shields provided free of charge by one of their sponsors, Abbey Mead Dental Practice.

The practice worked closely with the team to provide bespoke appliances to aid the players’ communication and breathing, as well as give a much more comfortable experience.