Did you know that the summer months are one of the most common times to see dental emergencies in children? One of the biggest reasons why is because kids are involved in activities like swimming (slippery surfaces), soccer (bumps and hits to the mouth), and snacking extra throughout the day on treats like popsicles or [...]
Sports can get pretty intense as kids grow older – both in level of competition but also in level of physical contact. We understand that. Across the United States, sports can vary by season, but football is always in the fall. Have an athlete at home? Concerned about your team’s dental protection? Here are a [...]
Dental injuries can occur during a variety of activities but outdoor sports season is a high risk time for our kids teeth and jaws. The last thing any of us at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan want to receive is an emergency phone call for a patient that had a tooth knocked out. [...]
It’s the time of year when many children of all ages begin returning to school sports and we find it critical to be a “banging drum” sounding off about the importance of mouthguard use for contact sports as the research on dental injuries related to sports is overwhelming. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that [...]
You’ve probably heard your dentist say “don’t forget to use a mouthguard!” a million times. While you may have heard that using these protective devices is important, you might be wondering why they’re so important and how they work. We’ve collected a few tips on the topic, and are excited to share them with you. [...]
So your child is a regular Jackie Robinson on the baseball field, huh? While you might find yourself quite worried about the safety of their bodies while playing their favorite sports, have you considered the necessity of protecting your child’s teeth as they play? About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of [...]
You’ve probably heard your dentist say “don’t forget to use a mouthguard!” a million times. While you may have heard that using these protective devices is important, you might be wondering why they’re so important and how they work. We’ve collected a few tips on the topic, and are excited to share them with you. [...]