{"id":12304,"date":"2016-06-21T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/?p=12304"},"modified":"2023-11-08T14:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:25:41","slug":"dental-care-playbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/21\/dental-care-playbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dental Care Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"On game day, most athletes have their own checklist or pregame ritual to get in the zone. Uniform? Check. Water? Check. Warmup? Check. Mouthguard? We hope so! No matter what sport or skill level, athletes should be taking care of their teeth on and off the field. Here are <\/span>three ways<\/span><\/a> athletes can improve their oral hygiene game to keep their teeth healthy and strong: <\/span>\n
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  1. Always wear a mouthguard: <\/b>Make a mouthguard part of your uniform! Anyone who plays contact sports should wear a mouthguard to protect their teeth, gums, cheeks, lips, and tongue. Wearing a mouthguard can keep you safe from soft tissue damage and jaw injuries that could otherwise cause serious harm. While it doesn\u2019t necessarily matter what kind of mouthguard you choose, make sure it fits comfortably.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  2. Skip the sugary sports drinks: <\/b>Rather than reaching for a sugar-filled sports drink on the sidelines, choose water. The bacteria in your mouth takes the sugar from these drinks to produce acid that weakens the outer shell of your teeth and can increase your risk for cavities.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  3. Practice makes perfect: <\/b>Just as with your sport, mastering your dental habits takes practice. An unhealthy tooth is more likely to be damaged in a sports injury. Keep your smile as strong as your game by brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing daily. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAs your Palm Harbor pediatric dentist, our team is here to help keep your kids\u2019 teeth in tip-top shape. From orthodontics to fillings and cosmetic dentistry to restorations, our mission is to raise our children with a cavity-free, healthy smile they can wear proudly. We want your child to love the dentist and grow into a confident adult with a lifetime of healthy dental habits. To learn more about how to help improve your child\u2019s dental hygiene game or to schedule an appointment, <\/span>contact us<\/span> today. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On game day, most athletes have their own checklist or pregame ritual to get in the zone. Uniform? Check. Water? 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