Children are inspired to take up sports as they watch their favourite athletes compete on the world stage. And while Princeview Dental encourages parents to support their children’s passion for sports, they also warn that it may lead to a dental emergency requiring treatment if precautions are taken.
According to a Dental Association of Connecticut, it doesn’t even have to be a high-intensity sport-related injury that can lead to a dental emergency. It can be something as simple as tossing around a Frisbee at a barbecue or a slippery pool surface.
Dental sports injuries can be a frightening experience for children and adults of any age. Some of the common injuries that dentists report during the summer months include misjudging the depth of water while diving and from collisions in contact sports like soccer, football and even baseball. These injuries could cause the following dental emergencies:
For children eager to play contact sports or for those children who are just a little more accident-prone, Dr. Mummery suggests a few measures athletes can take to protect their oral health.
At Princeview Dental, patients and their parents are always being urged to be aware of their surroundings and to play safe; for children involved in high-intensity sports, this means ideally taking the proper precautions to stop dental emergencies before they happen.
If you or your child requires emergency dental services in Etobicoke, contact the Princeview Dental Group team at (416) 231-4652.
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