Mouthguards are part of sport safety

Moms are typically thinking about safety gear like helmets, knee pads and sunscreen, but don’t forget an important one: your child’s mouth. Dental injuries hurt.

Mouthguards help children avoid chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage to a tooth or even tooth loss. The soft plastic can also protect a child’s lips, cheeks and gums from sport-related injuries.

A custom-fitted mouthguard developed by a pediatric dentist will protect your child from injuries to the teeth, face and even provide protection from severe injuries to the head. Over-the-counter mouthguards will work if you are unable to get your child a custom-made one.

Getting kids in the habit of wearing mouthguards reinforces the concept of using correct sport safety gear, so it simply becomes routine to do so. It’s often a requirement of many sports — and rightly so. The physical pain of damaged teeth, plus the expense, is something you definitely want to prevent. Ask our office how to get started with a mouthguard for your child athlete.

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Dr. Erin Estep is a board-certified pediatric dentist who owns Treehouse Kids Dentist in Springfield. She and her staff are committed to making sure your child has an amazing, safe, memorable dental experience.