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Sports Related Injuries

Sports-related Injuries

Playing sports is a fairground for experiencing uninvited facial and dental injuries. Different types of contact sports can cause serious injuries that may require emergency dental care. Our dentists will follow a proper assessment procedure to accurately provide the best possible treatment. This can include learning about the type of trauma and so on.

In cases where the extent of the trauma isn’t visible, we use digital imaging techniques to determine the damage to the facial and dental area. The next step will be to proceed with performing the required dental treatment that can relieve the patient from pain.

Certain types of injuries shall need to be reported to a physician which includes loss of consciousness, compromised breathing, etc.

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Types of Injuries

We are adept at treating different injuries that are mainly related to the face, teeth, and jaws. This is why we perform a proper examination and follow the correct assessment procedure to classify the types of injuries. There are mainly three types of injuries resulting from some form of contact in sports:

Soft Tissues

Damage in the form of wounds, cuts, or tear in the lips, gum, tongue, and cheek will first require careful cleaning to avoid infections. It is also possible to get sutures in some cases when the bleeding occurs too quickly. We can treat these types of injuries to prevent further ailments with the help of tetanus toxoid shots and over-the-counter anti-biotics.

An injured jawbone could require oral maxillofacial procedures when there is a fracture or a dislocated jawbone. Generally, this is the most common sports-related injury. Yet our skilled and experienced dental surgeons are capable of fixing it to resume the speech and bite function of the patient.

Jaws

Dental Injuries

A patient could fracture their crown or have dislocated teeth from a sports-related injury. It is also possible for them to have chipped teeth or a fracture in their teeth that exposes the nerve tissues. The latter is quite a serious dental condition that requires immediate attention. This is why our dentistry staff is organized under one roof to provide you the best possible dental care.

We can also treat the following types of Dental Injuries at Dentist Sunshine:

Tooth Intrusion

The dental condition where the teeth are pushed back into the jawbone is called Intrusion. Additional characteristics of this condition include broken roots and exposed tooth pulp. In some cases, the root of the tooth could also be pushed back into the alveolar bone due to blunt trauma. When these conditions are left untreated, they can later develop serious health problems for the patient.

A fractured root is often left undiscovered until it develops an infection of some kind. This happens due to the breakage in the integrity of the tooth from the roots to the crown. By using our advanced machines, we can track the infection and prevent it from growing by performing a root canal treatment.

Fractured Roots

Cracked Teeth

Failing to wear a mouth guard could result in cracked teeth after one or several direct traumas at them. If the roots are found to be disturbed or worse, immediate dental treatment can protect the rest of the teeth from decaying because of a mere infection. A patient should seek dental treatment when they experience inconsistent pain in their tooth. Dental procedures such as tooth extraction, root canal, dental implants, and Dental Crowns can benefit the patient in restoring their teeth function.

Protective Measures

An ideally fitting mouth guard and a headgear can save you from dental and facial injuries when playing contact sports. Different mouthguards offer different protection levels which is why it is beneficial to get a custom-fit mouthguard.

Our dentists can provide you with a custom mouthguard that is uniquely prepared from the model of your teeth. It can help you breathe better while providing you adequate protection from direct blows on your mouth.

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We use high-grade materials and industry-standard equipment for designing realistic treatment plans suited to your well-being. Our experienced dentist and dental surgeons can relieve you of your sports-related dental injuries and other dental conditions with a variety of dental and facial treatments. Contact us to book a visit and to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dental Trauma?

Injuries your teeth, gums, jaw, tongue, and lips due to direct impact can be termed as dental trauma.

How long does it take for dental trauma to heal?

Based on the type of dental trauma the healing can take between two or ten weeks.

Is it normal for teeth to wiggle slightly?

Any tooth whose movement is beyond 1mm requires the attention of an oral healthcare officer.

Which sport has the highest dental injuries?

Basketball is among the top-rated sports with the highest dental injuries.

How should a mouthguard fit?

If you require clenching or biting on your jaw to hold the mouthguard in place then it’s not a good fit. A good mouthguard fits snugly against your upper teeth without needing biting or clenching.