Sports dentistry involves treating and preventing sports-related injuries for athletes
At Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Dr. Silverman and his team are committed to delivering top-notch dental results to athletes near Alpharetta, GA.
Whether you need a sports mouth guard for proper protection against injury, or if you’ve suffered an injury and you need dental work, Dr. Silverman can help!
What is Sports Dentistry?
Sports dentistry focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating oral injuries related to sports, while optimizing oral health for peak athletic performance. Think of us as part of your essential training team – keeping your smile safe so you can focus on winning.
Whether you’re an amateur athlete or a seasoned pro, sports dentistry offers a range of services to protect your smile while you’re on the field, court, or rink.
Why Should You Consider Sports Dentistry?
- Prevent Oral Injuries: Accidents happen, especially in high-contact sports. A custom mouthguard can provide a protective barrier for your teeth, gums, and jaw.
- Minimize Damage to Teeth: Dental injuries such as chipped or knocked-out teeth can be painful and costly. Sports dentistry helps ensure you’re equipped to avoid or recover from these injuries.
- Improve Athletic Performance: A comfortable, well-fitting mouthguard or nightguard can help with focus and overall performance by preventing distractions from oral discomfort.
- Improve breathing
- Enhance performance
- Maintain proper jaw alignment
- Reduce concussion risk
- Boost confidence
- Quick emergency care
What Services Does a Sports Dentist Offer?
- Custom Mouthguards: Unlike over-the-counter mouthguards, custom mouthguards are designed specifically for your mouth. They’re more comfortable, durable, and provide better protection, ensuring you can play without worrying about oral injuries.
- Mouthguards for Specific Sports: Whether you play football, basketball, soccer, or tennis, our sports dentist can create a mouthguard tailored to your sport’s unique needs.
- Nightguards: For athletes who grind their teeth (a common issue for those under stress or heavy exertion), a custom nightguard can help protect your teeth while you sleep.
- Treatment for Injuries: If you’ve experienced an oral injury during sports, our team can provide swift treatment to restore your smile and prevent further damage.
What are the benefits of athletic mouthguards?
There are many benefits to wearing an athletic mouthguard. Many think that the benefits end at keeping you from getting a tooth dislodged during competitive sports, but they extend much further than that.
- Mouthguards protect your teeth from injuring themselves as well. They act as a barrier to keep them from grinding together and chipping.
- They are also useful for preventing injury to your TMJ (jaw joint)by distributing the biting force of your jaw across your whole dental arch.
- For those with braces, they are effective in keeping your lips safe from harm by shielding the inside of your lips from the metal edges of the braces.
- They have even been shown to help prevent concussions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Dentistry
Absolutely! Mouthguards help prevent broken teeth, jaw fractures, and cuts to the lips and gums. If you’re involved in sports that have a risk of impact, a mouthguard is essential.
Custom mouthguards are made specifically for your mouth, offering a perfect fit, comfort, and maximum protection. Store-bought options are often bulky and may not provide the same level of safety.
Custom mouthguards are durable and can last for several years if cared for properly. However, they should be replaced if they become worn or damaged.
Custom mouthguards offer:
- Perfect fit and comfort
- Better protection
- Improved breathing
- Enhanced durability
- Professional design
- Sport-specific options
Yes! If you’re grinding your teeth during or after sports activities, a nightguard can protect your teeth from damage and help reduce jaw pain.
It’s easy! Just give our office a call or visit our website to book an appointment. We’ll discuss your needs and create a personalized plan to protect your smile.
- Football and Hockey
- Basketball and Soccer
- Baseball and Softball
- Wrestling and Boxing
- Martial Arts
- Skateboarding
- Any contact sport
Yes! Benefits include:
- Optimized breathing
- Better jaw alignment
- Reduced tension
- Enhanced focus
- Improved confidence
- Peak performance
We recommend:
- Annual evaluation
- Replacement after major impacts
- Regular fit checks
- Season-start assessment
- Growth-related adjustments
Schedule your appointment today!
If you are interested in learning more about sports mouthguards, a consultation appointment is your first step. At your consultation, we will discuss which sports mouthguards are best for you.
We’ll also discuss how to properly take care of your mouthguard and best practices for avoiding dental-related sports injuries as much as possible.
Contact us today for your complimentary consultation.