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Sports Dentistry – Reading, PA
Sports Dentistry
Sports dentistry focuses on preventing and treating dental injuries and oral diseases in athletes of all ages. This includes educating athletes and providing protective gear for the teeth, mouth, jaw, and face. Dental injuries are common among athletes, so it is important to protect your child's smile while they are playing sports for both aesthetic and health reasons.
Common Dental Injuries in Sports
Tooth knocked out:
- Don't delay in seeking help to save a tooth - see your dentist right away. Typically, there is only a 30-minute window to successfully re-implant the tooth.
- Please do not attempt to re-implant the tooth on your own.
- The best liquid for transporting a tooth is cold milk. If milk is not on hand, saliva, saline solution, or water can also be used as alternatives.
- Don't forget to keep the tooth moist and avoid wrapping it in any material.
- Please avoid touching the tooth root if possible.
Tooth chipped/cracked:
Your dentist might utilize an X-ray of the tooth to determine the required treatment.
Please schedule an appointment with your dentist promptly if you have a severe chip that exposes the pulp of your tooth.
A filling or bonding can typically repair a chipped or cracked tooth.
At times, a tooth may become cracked or chipped in a manner that impacts the nerve, requiring a more complex treatment.
Tooth displaced:
- It is important to see your dentist promptly if a tooth has been displaced due to trauma.
- Please avoid attempting to move the tooth by yourself.
- Apply ice to any mouth discomfort before visiting the dentist.
Preventing Injury
Wearing a mouthguard while playing sports is strongly advised to safeguard your child's teeth and mouth from potential injuries. Consult with your doctor to select the most suitable mouthguard for your child, as there are various options available.