Tran Dental of Elk Grove Offers Tips to Protect Teeth During Active Seasons
Online, September 14, 2012 (Newswire.com) - A recent article from FOX News highlights protective measures Americans should consider as they take part in a variety of summer activities. Although summer is coming to a close, many individuals are still taking advantage of the warm weather and exploring the outdoors. Some students are also increasing their physical activity as they begin school sports during fall. Dr. Nhan Tran, founder of Tran Dental Elk Grove, explains that no matter what the season, all individuals must remain protective of their mouths during activity to avoid injury to teeth.
According to the article, "more than a quarter of a million people knock out one of their teeth each summer." Dr. Tran of Tran Dental Elk Grove adds, "Summertime is an extremely active time for both children and adults, with vacations, sports leagues, and outdoor festivities at an all-time high during the summer months." It states that there are a variety of mouthguards that are available to help protect teeth during physical activity. However, before an athlete purchases a mouthguard it is important to assess the needs of the sport.
Dr. Gerald Curatola, a dentist at Rejuvenation Dentistry in New York City, tells FOX, "For a baseball game we have a light-weight mouthguard. For basketball and karate, we'll have a heavier weight, and then for kickboxing and other heavy activities we'll actually have a heavy weight mouthguard." Despite the availability of these tools, Tran Dental Elk Grove notes that many individuals fail to wear them. Dr. Tran comments, "Most people assume that playing a quick game of volleyball, baseball, or basketball is innocent and no protectants need to be addressed, but in all honesty wearing mouth guards and protecting the face is vital to ensuring teeth, the jaw, and other areas within the mouth are protected.
The article also notes that those who participate in sports, especially during warmer weather, are prone to dehydration due to heavy sweating. Curatola reveals, "Dehydration [and] lack of electrolytes cause tissues in the mouth to become dry as well, which can promote gum disease and tooth decay." In a recent press statement, Trans Dental Elk Grove notes, "Staying hydrated is crucial as the effects of other areas within the human body affect teeth and overall oral health." The dental office encourages physical activity as a great way to boost health and adds that since a beautiful smile can be a confidence builder, it is essential for everyone to stay proactive to keep and protect their teeth.
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Tran Dental Elk Grove, founded in 2006 by Dr. Nhan Tran, is committed to providing patients of all ages with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. This family and cosmetic dentistry practice offers both routine dental care and more advanced procedures to patients. Dr. Tran started Tran Dental Elk Grove after graduating from Boston University's School of Dentistry in 2001. Prior to this, he also received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis in 1997. He has now practiced dentistry for more than a decade.