Sports Dentistry

The field of interest of sports dentistry includes treatments and preventive applications for jaw, face and dental traumas that may occur as a result of accidents. If you are actively involved in any sport, amateur or professional, it would be useful to assess the risk of trauma to the jaw and face.

What is the Field of Interest in Sports Dentistry?

Sports dentistry covers preventive dental applications against traumas that athletes and people interested in sports may experience during sports. In addition, dental and jaw-related traumas such as tooth and jaw fractures caused by any trauma are also within the field of interest. Trauma during sports sometimes does not manifest itself at first. Over time, it can cause serious problems. Therefore, in case of any trauma to the jaw or teeth, it is worthwhile to go to the dentist for a check-up. Your dentist will take the necessary x-rays to check for fractures, fractures, etc. in the jaw, jaw joint or tooth roots due to trauma. will evaluate the situations.

What are the Preventive Practices of Sports Dentistry?

Individuals who actively engage in sports can take precautions against sports accidents by using protective appliancesfor the mouth and surrounding tissues and teeth. These dental appliances worn during sports protect hard and soft tissues against impacts. (Dental appliances worn by boxers can be an example of protective dental appliances).

The type of protective dental appliances can be decided according to the type of sport practiced. Dental appliances can be designed to cover only the upper jaw or both upper and lower jaws.

How to Make Protective Dental Appliances?

Protective dental appliances should be made individually. For this, your tooth measurements are taken first. Production is started according to the appliance designed for you in the dental laboratory. Most protective dental appliances are made of transparent and thermoplastic material.

How to Care for Protective Dental Appliances?

Before using protective dental appliances, the teeth should be brushed and then the dental appliance should be used. When used in this way, it will be easier to keep the appliance clean. Dental appliances are cleaned with a toothbrush and water after use. The appliance is stored in the box.

What is the Lifespan of Protective Dental Appliances?

Protective dental appliances can be used for a very long time with good care. After any dental treatment (filling, prosthesis, etc.), if there is a problem in the appliance fit, it will be useful to renew it.

Can Patients Undergoing Braces Treatment Use Protective Dental Appliances?

Especially in orthodontic patients undergoing braces treatment, it will be very useful to use it to prevent deformation in braces and brackets as a result of impacts and to prevent injury to surrounding dental tissues.

In some sports such as cycling, skiing and snowboarding, it is very important to wear a helmet as well as protective dental appliances. In addition, the use of various protective clothing during sports reduces injuries by absorbing the impacts.