{"id":122,"date":"2025-02-02T23:02:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T23:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2025-02-20T23:05:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:05:47","slug":"common-dental-injuries-among-athletes-and-how-to-prevent-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/02\/common-dental-injuries-among-athletes-and-how-to-prevent-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Dental Injuries Among Athletes &amp; How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a person wearing an athletic mouthguard\" class=\"wp-image-123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an athlete, you may often find yourself pushing your body to the limit. But whether you\u2019re playing contact sports like football or hockey, or you prefer solo activities like running, cycling, or swimming, your teeth are at risk of injury! This isn\u2019t meant to scare you, though \u2013 just like how you prepare for your sport, you can also prepare yourself for potential dental injuries by taking certain precautions. Here\u2019s a closer look at some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">common dental injuries<\/a> among athletes, along with how they can easily be prevented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Dental Injuries That Athletes Often Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can experience a dental injury, but athletes tend to be at a much higher risk due to the nature of most sports and physical activities. Some of the most common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Knocked-Out Teeth<\/strong> \u2013 A knocked-out tooth is one of the most common sports-related dental injuries, and also one of the most serious. Teeth normally have the best chance of being replanted within an hour of being displaced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cracked or Fractured Teeth<\/strong> \u2013 A strong impact to the mouth doesn\u2019t always knock the tooth out; sometimes it remains inside the mouth but becomes severely cracked or chipped to the point where the roots or pulp are affected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft Tissue Injuries<\/strong> \u2013 Not all sports injuries affect the teeth; the gums, lips, tongue, and other soft oral tissues can become cut, bruised, or otherwise damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tooth Intrusions<\/strong> \u2013 This refers to when teeth are driven back into the jaw, rather than getting displaced. It is more common in baby teeth but can happen to athletes of all ages and lead to long-term issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice for Preventing Sudden Dental Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s not possible to fully prevent dental emergencies \u2013 but there\u2019s still quite a lot you can do to safeguard your smile and lessen the likelihood of one occurring. An athletic mouthguard, sometimes referred to as a sportsguard, is perhaps the best investment any athlete can make in their smile. These devices are designed to be worn over the teeth during sports, and when there is impact to the teeth, they redistribute the force amongst the whole mouth, rather than the point of contact. This reduces the amount of strain placed on single teeth, lessening the chances of one sustaining a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dentists are able to provide patients with custom-made mouthguards that are more comfortable and durable than store-bought varieties, though, wearing any sort of mouthguard is preferable to not wearing one. It\u2019s also wise to have a plan for when dental emergencies unfold \u2013 knowing you have a trusted emergency dentist you can contact when your smile is at stake can give you the peace of mind to continue your athletic career!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team here at Webster Lake Dental has proudly served the dental needs of patients and families in the Webster, MA community for several years, offering a wide variety of services including same-day emergency care and evening appointments for patients with urgent needs. If you or a loved one has sustained a dental injury, please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websterlakedental.com\/contact.html\">contact our practice<\/a> at once for assistance. <strong>Telephone: (508) 943-8111.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re an athlete, you may often find yourself pushing your body to the limit. But whether you\u2019re playing contact sports like football or hockey, or you prefer solo activities like running, cycling, or swimming, your teeth are at risk of injury! 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