Sports Dentistry

Sports Dentistry in Davie FL

Sports dentistry prevents and treats dental injuries and oral diseases in athletes of all ages. Dentists also share protective equipment and information to safeguard the teeth, mouth, jaw, and face. Athletes commonly experience injuries to the teeth, gums, lips, or surrounding soft tissues during play. Protect your child’s smile if they play sports to maintain both appearance and oral health.

We recommend mouthguards for all sports - even the ones that don’t require it.

Common Dental Injuries in Sports

Tooth knocked out:

Time plays a critical role, so visit your dentist as quickly as possible. You generally have a 30-minute window to re-implant the tooth into the socket.
Do not try to re-implant the tooth yourself.
The best liquid to transport a tooth in is cold milk. If milk is not available, use saliva (if possible), saline, or if nothing else is available, water.
Don’t let the tooth dry out and don’t wrap it in anything.
Don’t touch the tooth root if you can avoid it.

Tooth chipped/cracked:

Your dentist will likely use an X-ray of the tooth to determine the treatment necessary.
For a serious chip that exposes the pulp of the tooth, get to your dentist as soon as possible.
If a tooth is chipped or cracked, sometimes the tooth can be fixed with a filling or bonding alone.
Sometimes a crack or chip damages the nerve, requiring more complex dental treatment for repair. Your dentist will assess the tooth and recommend the best treatment based on the damage.

Tooth displaced:

If a tooth is moved due to trauma, see your dentist as soon as possible.
Do not try to move the tooth back on your own.
For any mouth discomfort before you get to the dentist, apply ice.

Preventing Injury

Have your child wear a mouthguard during sports to help prevent mouth and teeth injuries. Choose from several mouthguard types designed to offer protection and comfort during physical activity. Ask your doctor to recommend the best mouthguard based on your child’s specific dental needs.