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Spring is Here! Let’s Talk Outdoor and Sports Safety

2022-05-03T16:58:55+00:00

As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, chances are that your kids are getting more active outdoors. Soccer, baseball/softball, and biking may be on your family’s schedule. But with all of that additional motion, we also see a rise in dental injuries from bumps, falls, and balls. Common Athletic Dental Emergencies Dental [...]

Spring is Here! Let’s Talk Outdoor and Sports Safety2022-05-03T16:58:55+00:00

Don’t Forget Dental Safety for Spring and Summer Sports

2021-06-08T19:14:41+00:00

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 [...]

Don’t Forget Dental Safety for Spring and Summer Sports2021-06-08T19:14:41+00:00

It’s Mouthguard Season – Sort of…

2020-09-10T15:50:45+00:00

Sports give our kids something to get up for in the mornings. The highest risk of mouth injury comes during participation in basketball, football, hockey, martial arts, and boxing. While many sports are not operating at full capacity during the pandemic, the governor has recently opened up opportunities for more sports to resume practice and [...]

It’s Mouthguard Season – Sort of…2020-09-10T15:50:45+00:00

Mouthguards Are Important For Contact Sports

2017-05-17T20:11:43+00:00

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. [...]

Mouthguards Are Important For Contact Sports2017-05-17T20:11:43+00:00

Mouthguard Tips

2016-01-23T00:35:32+00:00

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. [...]

Mouthguard Tips2016-01-23T00:35:32+00:00

Protect Your Child’s Teeth by Using a Mouthguard During Sports

2015-05-21T01:26:05+00:00

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 [...]

Protect Your Child’s Teeth by Using a Mouthguard During Sports2015-05-21T01:26:05+00:00

Mouthguard Tips from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan

2015-05-05T17:42:15+00:00

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. [...]

Mouthguard Tips from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan2015-05-05T17:42:15+00:00
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