Did you know that sports-related injuries are responsible for nearly half of all dental emergencies? It's true! That's why it's important to protect your child's smile with a custom mouthguard if they play sports.
Sports Mouthguards for Kids
A mouthguard protects kids from teeth and mouth injuries that can occur during sports. At Lonestar Smiles for Kids, Dr. Boling creates custom mouthguards from impressions of your child's teeth as part of our preventive dentistry services in Weatherford, TX. This ensures a snug fit that doesn't interfere with their game-time performance.
Handling Dental Emergencies
Nothing is more stressful than a dental emergency, especially when it happens to your child. But when you know what to do and who to call, you don't have to panic. Your team at Lonestar Smiles for Kids is here for you when you need us most.
We encourage parents to call us first for dental emergencies in Weatherford since hospitals aren't typically prepared to handle them. Our team can provide guidance and a phone assessment to determine whether your child needs immediate attention or a future appointment.
Here are some of the tooth emergencies we typically handle:
- Knocked-out teeth — Contact us right away, as we have a better chance of saving your child's tooth the sooner we can treat it, especially if it's an adult tooth.
- Chipped or broken teeth — Talk with our team to determine your next steps. Gather the pieces of the broken tooth if you can.
- Facial pain or swelling — This may indicate a tooth infection. Contact our team for guidance.
- Severe or constant toothache — Don't wait to seek treatment for your child, as a tooth infection won't resolve on its own.
Talk with our team if you need guidance on a dental emergency or information about custom sports mouthguards. Contact us at (817) 598-0835 to schedule their next appointment. We can't wait to see their smile!