Here at Camp Little Tooth®, we know how great sports are for kids. Sports improve motor skills and provide great exercise, while also helping kids learn how to solve conflicts and work as a team. Unfortunately, there are also some risks that go along with sports participation, especially for the teeth and mouth. Contact sports like football and karate are especially dangerous. In fact, around 3 million teeth are lost due to sports activities every year!
If your child plays any type of organized sport, a mouth guard should be an important part of their athletic equipment, especially in high-risk or contact sports. These include karate, football, gymnastics, boxing, skating, etc.
There are many benefits of wearing a mouth guard during sports activities, including:
Below are a few tips on how to take care of your child’s custom-made sports guard:
To make an appointment for your child to receive a custom sports guard, please don’t hesitate to contact Camp Little Tooth®. Our pediatric dental office is located here in Lafayette, Colorado. Give us a call for all of your children’s sports guard needs! Our phone number is 303-604-1000.
During this time of social distancing, we are pleased to offer TeleDentistry as a way for our camp families to safely connect with us in the event of an emergency. Our goal is to provide you with the same great care you are accustomed to from the safety of your home.
Our one-of-a-kind pediatric dental office is currently accepting new patients. We can't wait to meet your family and we're going to make going to the dentist fun for your kids and easy on you! We've got all the information about making a pediatric dental appointment at Camp Little Tooth®!
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Canoes instead of exam chairs. A treehouse instead of a waiting room. There is even a coffee station for parents. Could this be the best pediatric dental office ever?!