What Sports Should Your Child Wear a Mouthguard For?

As you get your child ready for the new school year, is an athletic mouthguard on their supply list? Children 5-9 years of age have the highest number of dental emergencies every year. More than 600,000 people visit an emergency room annually from sports-related dental injuries. Between 3 to 5 million teeth are knocked out every year from sports. An athletic mouthguard is a simple way to safeguard your child’s smile. If you have a young athlete, here’s when your child should wear a mouthguard.

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