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A sportsperson always wishes to be fit at all times. Missing a game not only puts the body out of shape but also they tend to lose touch. This is why athletes always try to refrain from injuries. But despite their best efforts to prevent them, injuries always strike when they least want them.
In sports that involve direct contact it is common for players to be out of action owing to dental injuries. Boxing and Rugby players are the most prone to dental injuries since they are more susceptible to oral or facial trauma. Sports dentistry is one of the upcoming areas of dentistry which is quickly becoming popular in London. It involves the prevention and cure methods for injuries that players acquire while playing sports. There are several aspects of sports dentistry namely teaching the right technique, purchase and maintenance of the apt equipment, safe play areas and protective equipments.
Protective equipments are becoming increasingly popular among athletes but there are certain aspects that must be taken care. Every athlete has a unique make up and hence administering common protective equipment to everyone does not serve the purpose. A sports dentist is suppose to take into account the physical make up of the sportsperson and, of course, his comfort. The player must be comfortable wearing the equipment since he should not be concentrating on the mouth-guard when he should be focusing on the game.
Sports dentistry is not restricted to the actual playoffs alone. Practice sessions play a vital role in the player’s fitness and hence care must be taken as and when the player is in action.