{"id":1259,"date":"2018-07-05T16:23:46","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T16:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2018-07-12T16:32:11","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T16:32:11","slug":"3-sports-injuries-visit-dentist-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/3-sports-injuries-visit-dentist-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Sports Injuries That Require a Visit to Your Dentist in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"\"A<\/a>When you have a child who\u2019s active in sports, whether it be football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, or any other sport with a high risk for injury, there\u2019s always the possibility that your child will get hurt. According to the American Dental Assistants\u2019 Association, 5 million Americans lose teeth in injuries related to sports every year.\r\n\r\nToday, your dentist in Los Angeles<\/a> wants to help you stay prepared in case your child experiences any of these three situations.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Scenario #1: Cracked Teeth<\/h2>\r\nOne of the most common injuries your dentist sees is cracked teeth. These can occur when a patient sustains a blow to the face or has a bad fall. Hopefully, your child is wearing a mouthguard while participating. Players who don\u2019t wear a mouthguard are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth in this way, so it\u2019s key that you keep them protected.\r\n\r\nIf your child expresses sharp oral pain that comes and goes after an injury, examine their tooth. Then, give them a cold compress to alleviate any swelling or pain until you get to the dentist. Give them ibuprofen as well to manage pain. Depending on the nature of the crack, your dentist may need to perform a root canal to remove bacteria or even an extraction if the damage is severe.\r\n

Scenario #2: Damaged Roots<\/h2>\r\nWhile cracked teeth are typically easier to catch, damage can also occur in the tooth roots. Depending on the angle your child was struck, they may be more likely to damage their root, rather than the crown itself. Since you can\u2019t see fractured roots, you may only notice them once an infection develops. If your child experiences any of the following, get to the dentist right away:\r\n