Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

  • How to Get Your Reluctant ASD Child to Brush Their Teeth in 5 Simple Steps

    Are you raising a child with autism spectrum disorder? ASD can present a range of behavioural problems that parents of neurotypical children do not experience, but the health problems it can cause can be even more of a concern. Oral hygiene, in particular, is something many parents and guardians of autistic children struggle with. If your child is reluctant to begin learning a dental routine, here are 5 simple steps to follow which will ease their anxiety and make them more enthusiastic about the process.

  • How Dentists Are Helping to Banish Your Fears

    The modern-day dentist is fully trained not only in their craft, but also in ways of dealing with their patient's anticipation, fears or phobias. What can you expect when you next visit your dentist? A Different Environment Firstly, the dentist's office has in many cases been transformed and is a very welcoming environment. A great deal of effort has been put into the overall design of not only the surgery, but the reception and waiting room as well.

  • Slay The Pain | 3 Actionable Guidelines To Speedily Recover From The Ache Of Tooth Extraction

    If you're about to get your tooth extracted, you're probably worried about the perceived pain that comes along with it. While you may feel mild discomfort, well-planned tooth extraction procedures are not as painful as you think. Nevertheless, some actionable guidelines will help you speedily recover from any aches you feel after a tooth extraction procedure. Follow Dental Aftercare Instructions Judiciously Your dentist will likely offer a list of aftercare instructions to quicken your recovery, so make sure you follow them judiciously.

  • Ways to Eliminate Bad Breath: Cinnamon Chewing Gum

    Good oral hygiene can go a long way to keeping your breath smelling fresh; however, there are times when your breath may smell pretty bad, even if you're brushing, flossing and using a mouthwash every day. This may not be so much of an issue if you suffer from bad breath after a big night out or after eating foods that linger for a day or two. Typically, this kind of bad breath tends to disappear on its own.

  • Do Your Dentures Irritate the Underside of Your Tongue?

    Have you ever had a piece of food stuck to the underside of your tongue? This can feel extremely annoying, even when the piece of food in question is soft and small. Imagine having the constant feeling that something is prodding at the underside of your tongue. This annoyance can be fairly common if you wear dentures, but it's not something that you should have to live with. It can result in a tongue that feels sore and tired, and it might have something to do with how well your lower dentures fit.

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Children's Sports and Dental Injuries

As a mum, I know how essential sport can be to children's development. Through team sports like soccer, kids learn persistence, sportsmanship and the value of supporting their team members. However, all that learning carries some risk as well, and a stray elbow or a ball to the face can result in oral injuries. I have been the mum rushing to the emergency room with a precious permanent tooth sitting in a cup of milk. Admittedly, at the time, I wasn't even sure if the cup of milk was the right solution. As a parent, you will face those situations, and I'm here to make sure you know what to do when they pop up. With this blog, let's explore children's dentistry and sports injuries together... I want you to have the info you need to stay cool, calm and collected, regardless of how many teeth are on the pitch.