Summer is well on its way, and if you have kids, they will be itching to finish school and play. It’s a wonderful time of year. The last thing you want is for anyone to get a mouth injury. They are painful and may impact your child’s dental health for the rest of his or her life. That is why we at Smilepoint Dental recommend wearing mouth guards for certain summer sports. We are going to discuss them in the next few blogs!

Skateboarding

• If you or your child is getting into skateboarding, you’re in for a great time! Skateboarding is exhilarating and fantastic for developing endurance and balance. However, skateboarding is tricky – the board is so responsive to the terrain, it’s easy to be taken by surprise, no matter how experienced you are. A board can be stopped in its tracks by one rock, throwing the rider. A sudden twist on a sidewalk can throw a fast-moving boarder. And if you’re hanging out at a skate park doing tricks, falls are just a given.
• No matter how many hours you’ve spent on a board, you are still at risk for serious accidents. Even the most expert boarders get injured. A mouth guard will allow you to keep your teeth and prevent you from spending hours in dental surgery.

Well, that’s all we have time for today. We will be back with other sports that present a serious risk to your dental health. Smilepoint Dental is Texas’s premier family dentistry, and we are dedicated to providing the very best care. Make an appointment today!

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