{"id":1279,"date":"2020-08-24T20:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2020-09-01T20:33:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T20:33:55","slug":"mouthguards-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/mouthguards-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Sports: Time to Protect Your Child\u2019s Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s been a long summer, but don\u2019t worry! Your kids are starting school and that means their sports are resuming as well. Whether it\u2019s football, soccer, hockey, or volleyball, your little one is surely anticipating their first game. You may think you have everything you need for them to succeed and stay safe, but do they have a mouthguard? Your child should wear one even if they don\u2019t participate in physical sports! Read on to learn more about how mouthguards protect the smiles you care about most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Children Should Wear Mouthguards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sports are so fun\u2014that is until your child breaks, chips, or loses a tooth from injury. In the fall, football is a common sport, but your son or daughter should wear a mouthguard during any physical activity. When they hit their head or mouth against something, the trauma can cause serious damage to their smile without proper protection. Without a mouthguard, your child may also experience more concussion from head trauma. Even if it\u2019s just playing on the monkey bars, if their teeth are at risk, your loved one should be wearing a mouthguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of a Mouthguard from Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are mouthguards available at your local sports and drug stores. However, professional mouthguards come with a set of benefits that you won\u2019t be able to find with any other option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n