Sportsguards are Crucial for Dental Injury Prevention

Just how popular are youth sports in America these days? It is estimated that 20-25 million youths participate in competitive sports. Unfortunately, along with increased participation comes an elevated incidence of injury. It is believed that more than 35 percent of all unintentional injuries to children and adolescents occur during sports competitions or practice. Of those injuries, 10-20 percent are maxillofacial (relating to the jaws and face), according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Here are some sports where a sports mouthguard, aka sportsguard, is very important, and some injuries that can occur without one, according to your dentist in McComb.