How Mouth Guards Protect Teeth During Fall Sports

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Cool Fall weather is perfect for outdoor sports.  Do you kids play on any school teams?  Make sure that they are wearing mouth guards while they play!  Mouth guards help prevent dental injuries and keep tiny teeth safe.

What is a mouth guard?
Mouth guards are coverings worn directly over your child's teeth (see image).  They protect teeth while kids play sports and protect against sports-related injuries.

When should your child wear their mouth guard?
Kids should wear mouth guards whenever they are playing a contact sport or a sport that might pose injury to their mouth.  These sports include, but are not limited to:

• Football
• Boxing
• Soccer
• Ice Hockey
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Field Hockey
• Skateboarding
• Mountain Biking
• Gymnastics

Learn more about mouth guards and how you can protect your child's teeth at our office!  Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  

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