{"id":1153,"date":"2019-02-04T17:11:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T06:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diamond-dental.com.au\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2019-02-04T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T06:24:01","slug":"15-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamond-dental.com.au\/2019\/02\/04\/15-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"#15: Should my child wear a mouthguard?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Should my child wear a\u00a0 mouthguard?<\/h3>\n
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Summer school holidays are ending and school starts for most in the next week or so.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Carefree nights of beach walks and bbq\u2019s are soon to be a thing of the past. <\/span>Mad rushes from after school pick up to school tennis\/karate\/basketball\/football (…you get the picture) lessons<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We don’t expect (or need) a rush to the dentist to fix broken teeth from a football to the face. Or worse, a mad rush to the dentist to put a tooth back in! (See Blog #14 how to handle dental emergencies!)<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is a mouthguard?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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A mouthguard is a thin plastic tray custom fit to your child\u2019s mouth. It protects the bone above the teeth and the teeth themselves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If your child gets in the way of a kick, punch, elbow or ball; a mouthguard cushions the blow. It can be the difference between extensive dental work and\/or minor bruising.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Who should wear one?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Anyone who plays a high impact or contact sport should wear a mouthguard. Young or old! It should be a part of your sport equipment as much as a shin guard or helmet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A lot of sports don’t need you to wear a mouthguard. Some of the worst accidents we\u2019ve seen, are kids running into basketball ring poles. And even a trampoline landing gone wrong. Ouch!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How do you get a mouthguard?<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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    You can buy pre-fabricated guards from sports stores- please be careful. Some don’t fit well and make the damage from an incident even worse. If choosing this option, please make sure it fits your\/your child\u2019s mouth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Your local sports club may have a registered provider of mouthguard’s who could offer a customised guard at a cheaper rate<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Visit your local dentist and request a custom made mouthguard. Most health funds offer high rebates for preventative dental options (it\u2019s cheaper for them to pay for a guard than expensive dental work!). We can even make the mouthguard in your\/your child\u2019s team colours! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Remember baby teeth are as important as adult teeth! Protect them!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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