No one ever expects a dental emergency to happen to them, but 1 in 6 Americans experience urgent oral health issues every year. Many factors lead to dental emergencies, but sports are a common culprit. 13% to 39% of all dental injuries are sports-related. Research has found that 50% of child athletes will have a dental injury before graduation. Here’s how you can protect your child’s smile from the most prevalent sports-related dental injuries.

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