{"id":267,"date":"2020-05-14T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T14:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=267"},"modified":"2020-05-14T14:51:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T14:51:22","slug":"emergency-dentist-midland-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-midland-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Child\u2019s Teeth With A Custom-Made Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the best things your child can do\nto stay healthy is to play sports and remain active, even throughout\nquarantine. Even if it\u2019s just a friendly, family game of football at the park\nor in the backyard, it\u2019s important to take precautions to prevent injuries.\nPadding is great for knees and elbows, but you shouldn\u2019t forget about\nprotecting your child\u2019s teeth with a mouthguard. Your emergency dentist in Midland\nwill be happy to custom make a mouthguard to ensure that your child protects\ntheir smile while staying active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Important for Kids to Wear Mouthguards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mouthguards help cushion direct contact to the face, which\nminimizes the likelihood of injury to the teeth and other parts of the mouth.\nIf your child is involved in contact sports, they are more likely to encounter\nphysical contact that would cause a dental injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Dental Association, wearing a\nmouthguard significantly reduces the likelihood of suffering dentofacial\ninjuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should A Mouthguard Be Worn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association (ADA) advocates that a\nproperly fitted mouthguard should be worn when participating in contact sports\nand limited contact sports. Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n