Tips for Teenagers
Trauma
If you love to play sport or enjoy roller blading or other activities, there is a risk that teeth may be chipped or knocked out. Call your dentist immediately and make an urgent appointment.
If a tooth is put back into its socket within 30 minutes, it has a good chance of re-attaching. To protect the tooth before the dentist is seen:
1. Pick it up by the crown, not the root
2. Do not let the tooth dry out
3. Rinse it in milk; do not rub it
4. Try to replace the tooth in its socket, or wrap it in plastic sandwich wrap, or put it in a glass of cool milk or sterile contact les fluid
Mouthguard
When playing sports, injuries to the mouth and face have become more common. Mouthguards are flexible plastic appliances worn over the teeth to protect them and can help to prevent injuries to your teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue.
When playing sports, injuries to the mouth and face have become more common. Mouthguards are flexible plastic appliances worn over the teeth to protect them and can help to prevent injuries to your teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue.
Dental Erosion
Fruit juices and sport drinks are highly acidic food. Frequent exposure to acidic drink can erode the enamel surfaces, weakening the structure of your teeth and leading to chipping and breakages. Teeth may change colour from the usual whitish-cream to a grey or brownish hue due to thinning. Amalgam fillings may appear darker due to erosion of the surrounding enamel. Even frequent brushing and mouth rinsing cannot neutralize the acid if exposure is frequent.
You may need to seed for dental professional advice by recommending proper preventive treatment such as fluoride treatment or antacid mouthrinse. Active restorative treatment may need to restore the eroded tooth structure.
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