{"id":45298,"date":"2024-02-10T18:40:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T18:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=45298"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:25:56","slug":"your-guide-to-preventing-sports-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-preventing-sports-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Preventing Sports Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What\u2019s one of the most common dental sports injuries in America?<\/p>\n

… The answer in just a minute!<\/p>\n

According to the American Dental Assistants’ AssociationThis link opens a new tab to the ADSA website<\/span><\/a>, about 15 million Americans experience some type of sports-related dental injury each year.<\/p>\n

About 10 percent of players will have some form of dental injury in any given athletic season.<\/p>\n

The answer you are so desperate for … a cracked tooth!<\/p>\n

Sports provide a good workout, keeping you agile, on your toes, and your heart pumping strong.<\/p>\n

They may benefit your body, but you know what they\u2019re not so wonderful for?<\/p>\n

Your teeth!<\/p>\n

Balls flying and people running with their arms flailing are a recipe for a tooth disaster.<\/p>\n

Fear not\u2014you can still enjoy team camaraderie and all the health benefits; you just need a few tips for preventing sports dental emergencies.<\/p>\n

Possible dental emergencies<\/h2>\n

So, let\u2019s warm up with a few examples of dental emergencies that put your chompers at risk.<\/p>\n

Firstly, imagine standing in the outfield, and a stray ball flies and hits you smack-dab in the mouth, and, yikes, your tooth comes out.<\/p>\n

As distressing as that sounds, it\u2019s preventable in many cases. If it does happen, we can help if you rush to see us.<\/p>\n

Trauma to the tooth root can lead to a fracture. Do you know what that leads to? Pain!<\/p>\n

Often, this is preventable as well. As always, we can come to the rescue if it does happen.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, a flying object may collide with your tooth and fracture it. That\u2019s not the kind of contact you want to make with the ball!<\/p>\n

You could also experience this from falling or biting down hard as you\u2019re running.<\/p>\n

So, how can you shield your pearly whites and stay in the game?<\/p>\n

Preventing sports dental emergencies<\/h2>\n

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Prevention is always the best medicine for sports injuries.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t say it enough: always wear a custom-made sports mouthguard.<\/p>\n

These fit comfortably in your mouth, at least once you get used to them. They act like a shield between your teeth and a flying elbow or ball.<\/p>\n

Yes, we\u2019re very well aware that helmets and other clunky gear can interfere.<\/p>\n

But we promise you that wearing all the proper equipment (especially if it fits correctly<\/i>) is worth it.<\/p>\n

Knowing the general idea of the game isn\u2019t enough for your teeth. Make sure you know the safety rules before you\u2019re on the field or court.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be much less likely to sustain an injury of any sort this way. But if something does happen, we offer several treatments to help in a dental emergencyThis link leads to the Dental Emergency page<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

What to do when preventing sports dental emergencies isn\u2019t enough<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, the unwanted happens despite taking steps to avoid sports dental emergencies.<\/p>\n

Thank the stars: you have our team at <\/b>ProGrin DentalThis link leads to Home page<\/span><\/a> to assist!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you lost a tooth. It might not be the end of the world.<\/p>\n

Call us immediately, and we\u2019ll tell you how to increase your chances of saving it.<\/p>\n

Let’s say you fell and cracked your tooth. Well, you\u2019re in luck; we offer several restoration options, like same-day dental crowns<\/a>, to make it look as good as new.<\/p>\n

Choosing us as your dental trainer<\/h2>\n

Think of our dentists and staff as your dental coaches. We\u2019re here to keep your teeth strong and healthy, both on and off the court, through routine dental care.<\/p>\n

And these are only some tips and tricks for preventing dental sports emergencies. We can provide you with pointers, especially for your particular sport.<\/p>\n

Call us if you\u2019re suffering from a dental emergency or would like to remain in the game while staying dental emergency-free. We\u2019ll be there through practices, games, losses, and wins!<\/p>\n

Find a Location <\/a><\/p>\n

We have offices in several cities in South Carolina, including EasleyThis link opens a new tab to Google Maps<\/span><\/a>, AndersonThis link opens a new tab to Google Maps<\/span><\/a>, and WoodruffThis link opens a new tab to Google Maps<\/span><\/a>. We\u2019re serving the nearby locations as well!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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