Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City
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With summer right around the corner, your kids are probably itching to get outdoors, join their summer sports teams, or even go to their favorite summer camp. It’s great to keep them busy but of course the more active your child is, the higher the risk of dental calamities.
According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety:
- Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports; the majority of these dental injuries are preventable
- The cost of a fractured tooth is many times greater than the cost of a dentist diagnosed and designed professionally made mouth guard
- An athlete is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a protective mouth guard
- A properly fitted mouth guard reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion from a blow to the jaw
So play it safe! Help prevent sports-related mouth trauma by making sure your child wears a mouth guard during a game or practice. With proper care and use of a mouth guard, you’ll be able to appreciate your child’s smile after their winning game – not be busy worrying about it!
Read more on the importance of mouth guards on our website and ask us which mouth guard is best for your child!
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