Sports like baseball and basketball are high risk games with regards to mouth-injuries.  Some of the most common dental injuries seen with these sports are broken, displaced or knocked out teeth, and even broken jaws.

With the ever increasing participation of girls and young women in competitive sports they, just as likely to have sport injuries as their male counterparts. Everyone should know the risks of dental injuries when playing sports and use additional protective gear. If your child has all their permanent teeth in then talk to their dentist about having a custom dental guard made.  If not then buying a over the counter store dental guard would be find for added protection.