What is Sports Dentistry?

Sports dentistry is the field of dentistry that deals with preventing and managing sports-related injuries of the face and mouth. It includes the teeth, jaws, facial muscles and soft tissues, and the temporomandibular joint or TMJ (lower jaw connecting to skull).

One of the most vulnerable body targets in sports is the mouth and face; protecting them is paramount. Sports dentistry, a branch of dentistry, diagnoses and treats any orofacial injuries or diseases due to sports. It also educates sportspeople on how to take precautions, stay safe, and safeguard their mouth and face during play.

What Are the Types of Sports Dental Injuries?

There are several types of dental risks during play, and some of the most common include the following:

• Broken tooth
• Cracked tooth
• Chipped root
• Fractured tooth root
• Knocked-out tooth
• Tooth dislocation
• Tooth intrusion (when the dislocated tooth intrudes into the jawbone)
• Torn gums/cuts/gum contusion

American Hospital Dubai’s Sports Dentistry Combines the Best of Dentistry and Sports Medicine

Treating sportspeople requires specialized skills due to the nature of the pursuit: high-intensity and repetitive games and play have a different impact on the body, and sports medicine and sports dentistry focus on the specific health issues born from it.

Whether you exercise, play competitive games, or enjoy leisure sports, we treat all kinds of sports-related orofacial injuries in adults and children.

• Our Sports Dentistry team is trained in preventing, treating, and managing oral injuries occurring during sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
• We offer customized treatments and prescribe protective oral devices like custom-fitted mouthguards and face masks.
• Many athletes underestimate the risk of injury to the mouth during play. We educate you on protecting yourself using the proper devices and approaches.
• Importance of mouthguards in sports: Mouthguards act as a protective barrier for teeth, gums, lips, and jaw from impacts during sports.
• Custom-Fitted Mouthguards: We provide custom-fitted mouthguards for your dental structure based on the sports you play. This attention to detail ensures you get maximum, inconvenience-free protection. It also means your speech and breathing remain natural.

Our Sports Dentistry Expertise Helps You Enjoy Maximum Protection While You Play

You enjoy sports, and it adds tremendous value and joy to life. But the most exciting experiences can get off-track due to dental injuries. Getting the proper treatment at the right time with the right experts is critical to get back on track.

Our sports dentistry services offer the most advanced, personalized, and targeted care, helping you heal quickly and resume your love for sports.

Call us at +971 43775500 to learn more about our Sports Dentistry experts and book an appointment for the best care in town.