{"id":1686,"date":"2016-07-13T09:26:47","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T16:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2016-07-13T09:26:47","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T16:26:47","slug":"dont-get-kicked-teeth-least-wear-mouth-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/dont-get-kicked-teeth-least-wear-mouth-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Get Kicked in the Teeth \u2013 At Least Wear a Mouth Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the American Dental Association<\/a>, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a>\u00a0would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep their teeth safe from harm. No Goose Creek\u00a0parent should have to worry about their child\u2019s teeth during the game, so at Carolina Complete Dental\u00a0we would like to talk about how to take sports safety to the next level.<\/p>\n

Mouth Guards and Sports Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In Goose Creek, we live for a good game. Our athletes train hard to win, so it\u2019s not hard to imagine why they don\u2019t shy away from contact. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that your family has to suffer the consequences of a sports-related oral injury. Mouth guards are the key to oral safety in sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When to Get a Mouth Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say your child has decided to sign up for a high school team, or maybe you\u2019ve joined a local Goose Creek\u00a0league. Now you\u2019re wondering – do I really need a mouth guard? Does my child need one? More often than not, the answer is yes. Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams\u00a0reminds us that an oral sports injury can cause anything from a swollen lip, to a chipped, broken, or knocked out tooth, to severe tissue damage. <\/strong>Mouth protectors provide a buffer, substantially reducing the risk of harm from an impact. Some research even suggests that mouth guards help protect against concussions. Here are some surprising facts about mouth guards and sports safety:<\/p>\n