{"id":277,"date":"2023-06-30T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/?p=277"},"modified":"2023-07-30T22:02:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T22:02:51","slug":"does-your-child-need-an-athletic-mouthguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/30\/does-your-child-need-an-athletic-mouthguard\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sports Should Your Child Wear a Mouthguard For?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YoungAs you get your child ready for the new school year, is an athletic mouthguard<\/a> 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\u2019s smile. If you have a young athlete, here\u2019s when your child should wear a mouthguard.<\/p>\n

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Protect Your Child\u2019s Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Athletes who don\u2019t wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer a dental emergency. A custom-fit mouthguard provides a layer of protection for your little one\u2019s teeth and gums. It can also prevent jaw injuries and lessen the severity of concussions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You wouldn’t send your child onto the football field without a helmet. Don’t send them to practice or take them to the skatepark without a mouthguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is a Mouthguard Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mouthguard is recommended for any sports or activities that could result in trauma to the mouth, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n