Avoid Dental Injuries During Summer Sports
Summer is a time to enjoy the wonderful outdoors. However, some summer sports are common. Here are many seasonal activities that can lead to injuries.
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1SwimmingSwimmers may be at risk of yellowish or dark brown spots on their teeth. Those who swim more than six hours a week constantly expose their teeth to chemically treated water. The pool contains chemical additives that give water a higher pH of saliva. As a result, salivary proteins rapidly decompose and form organic deposits on the teeth. These solid-brown deposits, frequently on the front teeth.
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2DivingUnderwater diving can lead to jaw pain, problems with gum tissue or 'tooth pressure - pain in the middle of the tooth. All this caused by air pressure changes involved in heavy diving and diving. Dental pressure is caused by a change in air pressure, especially if the diver has an elderly cavity, a temporary filling, gum disease, tooth abscess or incomplete root canal treatment. The best way to avoid these problems is to visit your dentist before diving and making sure your teeth are healthy. Sometimes dentures can be swallowed unintentionally during diving, so people who wears dentures should consult dentists before diving to discuss any potential problems.
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3FootballFootball is a sport where mouth protectors and face masks are not mandatory, increasing the likelihood of mouth and facial injuries and these sports can also be expensive for people who have undergone Hollywood smiles. When participating in such a sport, a mouth guard is your best ally. The association estimates that mouth protectors prevent more than 200,000 infections each year.
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4BoxingBoxing is one of the most dangerous sports on the teeth, the possibility of the player being exposed to a broken tooth, especially the front ones, is very high. The dentist therefore advises players to wear a dental guard to protect them from any sudden punch or fall that may cause a broken tooth.
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