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Sports Dentist

When it comes to sports, injuries are simply a fact of life. While injuries can affect any area of the body, one that you can keep protected from harm is your mouth. That’s where sports dentistry comes into play. Sports dentistry helps to protect a patient’s teeth and jaw.

Even if your child or you are engaged in a sport with little contact, accidents can happen. When it comes to contact sports, injury is inevitable. That's why it is extremely important to protect your mouth with a properly-fitted, custom mouth guard.

Baer Dental is able to help with providing your child or you with a custom mouth guard and, if an injury is suffered, perform the procedures necessary to repair the injured teeth.

Common Dental Injuries
in Sports

Knocked Out Tooth

If the tooth is intact, there is an approximate 30-minute window of opportunity for it can be re-implanted into the socket, so make sure you get to a dentist as quickly as possible, and whatever you do, DO NOT attempt to reimplant the tooth yourself.

If available, the very best liquid to transport a tooth in is cold milk. Other options are saliva, saline, and if nothing else, plain water.

You must prevent the tooth from drying out so don’t wrap it in anything as this could speed up the drying process such as a napkin or tissue.

Also, avoid touching the root area of the tooth and scraping the root.

Chipped or Cracked Tooth

For a severe chip that has exposed the pulp (nerve tissue) of the tooth, get to your dentist as soon as possible. Since injuries of this type vary, your dentist will likely take an X-ray of the tooth and use that to determine the proper course of treatment.

When a tooth has been chipped or cracked, sometimes it can be fixed with a filling or bonding procedure alone. If the crack or chip is affecting the nerve of the tooth, further restoration may be needed in the form of a dental crown, root canal, or other treatment.

Tooth Displacement

Sometimes a tooth will actually be forced to an adjacent area of the mouth. In these cases, you should also see your dentist immediately and DO NOT try to move the tooth back into its original location on your own.

For pain relief, before you get to the dentist, apply ice to the affected area.

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Preventing Injuries

If you play a sport, you already know what protective equipment you may need to protect your body from injury. Pads, helmets, proper footwear, gloves, etc. All of these are designed to ensure your safety during play. Just make sure, when you’re gearing up to protect yourself, you remember to protect your teeth as well.

The best possible way to avoid injury from sports, aside from not participating in the sport, is by adding the use of a mouth guard to your regular equipment list. There are several types of mouth guards to choose from, and your dentist can assist you in choosing the right one for your child’s or your needs.

Of course, the standard boil-then-bite guard available at sports supply stores can be very effective, especially if you are a recreational athlete versus a school or professional athlete.

But, if you are looking for a better fit and optimum protection, dental practices have the ability to fabricate a custom guard that is based on your personal dental impression. The result is a snug and comfortable fit.

Shock Doctor

There are a variety of different mouth guards that are available at local stores and online. One option that offers excellent protection is Shock Doctor. While not as effective as the custom mouthguard your dentist can provide, Shock Doctor mouth guards still offer an excellent degree of protection and are used by many athletes. They are also relatively comfortable (again, not as much as a custom guard would be). If you are saving up for a custom guard or need a short-term solution, a Shock Doctor mouth guard may be your best bet.

Our dental clinic is conveniently located in Lone Tree, CO, near Southlands, but also services Lone Tree, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Centennial, Stapleton, Green Valley Ranch, Castle Rock, Virginia Village, Parker, Littleton, and all neighboring communities.

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