If you have a little athlete or a child who loves to play sports, you already know just how important safety equipment is. After all, tackles, stray balls, and the like happen all the time! While making sure your son or daughter has all the helmets, kneepads, and other gear they need, make sure they have a mouthguard as well! These little devices are often underused and overlooked, but they play a key role in protecting your child’s teeth, gums, and jaw. Read on as your Pelham pediatric dentist explains some of the most common injuries mouthguards can prevent and when your little athlete should be wearing one.
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