{"id":1535,"date":"2016-06-15T13:54:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T13:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freesmile.com\/senza-categoria\/protecting-our-teeth-during-sports\/"},"modified":"2016-06-15T13:54:20","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T13:54:20","slug":"protecting-our-teeth-during-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freesmile.com\/en\/trauma-and-sensitivity\/protecting-our-teeth-during-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting our teeth during sports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Practising a sport, whether alone or with others, is great for your body and mind, especially when you do it regularly. However, physical activity can expose your body to certain risks. Sometimes, these risks affect areas not directly related to physical exertion, such as your teeth and jaw. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For those who play contact sports (like rugby, basketball, skating, or martial arts), taking precautions is essential. The most important step is using an effective mouthguard to absorb impacts and protect your teeth and tongue. To be truly effective, a mouthguard must provide: <\/div>\n
\u2022 Specific protection<\/div>\n
\u2022 Minimal bulk<\/div>\n
\u2022 Excellent breathing and speech capabilities<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Stable dental occlusion that aligns well with your body posture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Furthermore, as sports become more popular among young people, we see an overreliance on sports drinks packed with minerals and sugars. Consuming these drinks can combine with other risk factors, such as increased acid reflux during intense exercise. This lowers the pH of your saliva, leading to tooth decay and even the pathological loss of teeth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There is a clear link between playing sports and having regular dental check-ups. Regular visits help you prevent sports-related dental issues, so you can simply enjoy the benefits of physical activity!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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