COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TEEN'S DENTAL HEALTH

Every parent knows that raising a teenager can be a real adventure.

As they grow and gain more confidence in themselves and their abilities, their curiosity will also increase, and they will want to explore new things and push their boundaries.

But as a parent, you must follow them through this process of growth and exploration, and you must be there to help them when needed.

Some things can be new to you too, and you probably have a huge list of questions to look for answers to.

Although we don’t know the answers to any questions you may have, when it comes to dental care, Dr. Daniel Hall is the most skilled person in San Diego and able to answer any questions you may have related to your teen’s oral health.

Therefore, to help his patients, he compiled a shortlist of the most common questions that parents have about the oral health of their teens and formulated some answers that can guide them to make the best choices.
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MY CHILD PLAYS A CONTACT SPORT. HOW DO I KEEP THEIR TEETH SAFE?

The best way for your teen to avoid possible dental trauma when playing contact sports is to use a mouthguard.

Mouthguards are essential pieces of protective equipment for anyone who practices a sport that involves falls, body contact, or hard objects that move at very high speeds.

The sports that require the most use of a mouthguard are:

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Hockey

Unfortunately, not every mouthguard is right for your teen. Dr. Daniel Hall can accurately measure your teen’s mouth to create a personalized mouthguard that will protect both his teeth and gums.

Using a mouthguard that is not specifically designed for your teen’s mouth may cause more serious problems, such as jaw pain or numbness in the mouth.
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SMOKING / VAPING

We all know that smoking or vaping is a habit with many negative effects on general health.

But when it comes to dental health, what effects does smoking or vaping have on your teen’s teeth?

Every teenager should be informed by his parents or teachers about the negative effects of this habit to know why it should be avoided at all costs.

A list of the effects of smoking on oral health is as follows:

• Bad breath
• Stained teeth
• Taste impairment
• Tooth loss
• Mouth cancer

Also, vaping is a habit that has become more and more used by teenagers instead of smoking, but it is not without risks.

Vaping is a method of introducing chemicals that are not natural into the teenager’s mouth and body, and these can have long-term negative effects, the same as smoking.
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TONGUE PIERCINGS

Unfortunately, many teenagers consider a tongue piercing to be harmless, but this is wrong.

Tongue piercings can come with many complications, such as:

• Pain or inflammation of the tongue;
• The risk of chipped teeth due to being hit by the piercing;
• Oral infections. 
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WE CARE ABOUT OUR TEENAGE PATIENTS!

Dr. Daniel Hall is an expert when it comes to your children’s oral health, and he is eager to offer them the best services in a friendly and warm environment, at the Sunray Pediatric Dentistry clinic.

Contact us to give your child the oral care he or she deserves.