Sports Dentistry

At Maple Dental, cosmetic and family dentist Gurpreet Kaur, DDS, provides comprehensive oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Georgetown Place, Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, and New Haven, Indiana. Their team works with athletes of all ages and skill levels to protect their oral health with sports dentistry. Whether you need quick care for a dental injury or want to prevent damage with personalized protective gear, the team can help. Call the helpful staff at Maple Dental or schedule your sports dentistry appointment on this website today.

What is sports dentistry?

Sports dentistry is an up-and-coming field that focuses on preventing and managing orofacial injuries and the conditions that come with them. You accept the reality of specific risks every time you or your child step out as an athlete or competitor. However, the potential outcome is much better when a skilled team is in your corner to treat emergencies as they arise.

Sports dentistry works to prevent injuries by helping you choose the proper protective gear, like mouthguards. Properly fitting equipment offers far superior protection of your face and mouth.

Can I benefit from sports dentistry?

You don’t need to be a professional or highly competitive athlete to deserve high-quality protective gear and oral health support. Maple Dental provides expert care for athletes of all ages and skill levels to help reduce risk and provide prompt treatment.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro, in an amateur league, or seeking the best care for a child in high school athletics, the team provides protective appliances and trauma care that keeps pace with you.

What does sports dentistry treat?

Sports dentistry at Maple Dental addresses:

Injuries

All sports have their risks, but high-contact sports especially can lead to injuries to the lips, gums, and soft tissues. The team offers safety guidance and treatment for cheekbone, nose, or jaw fractures.

The Maple Dental team should see sports-related tooth injuries, like knocked-out, displaced, chipped, or cracked teeth, as quickly as possible. The practice offers emergency dentistry to address unexpected oral trauma and can advise you on what to do during stressful moments.

Oral health

Maple Dental diagnoses and treats oral health conditions athletes face, including dry mouth, tooth decay, and periodontal (gum) disease.

Nutrition

Hydration and nutrition are vital for performance, but sugar-laden energy bars and sports drinks can wreak havoc on your teeth. The team offers hygiene tips and alternative suggestions so that you can stay well-fueled without sacrificing your long-term health.

Mouthguards

Injury prevention especially allows your dental team to shine. Your provider can customize a mouthguard to fit perfectly, offering superior protection to stock or even “boil and bite” mouthguards.

These protective devices stabilize the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) (the two hinge joints just in front of your ears), protecting them from injury during impacts to the face and head.

Call Maple Dental today to talk to the friendly staff about sport dentistry, or schedule your appointment online.