{"id":44,"date":"2026-07-30T01:17:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T01:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plexusdentalplano.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2026-07-30T01:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T01:17:07","slug":"athlete-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plexusdentalplano.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/30\/athlete-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Common Dental Emergencies Athletes Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Staying active is important for both your physical and mental health. However, when you are participating in sports, particularly contact sports, you are more likely to experience a dental emergency<\/a> than those who don\u2019t Fortunately, there are steps you can take, like wearing a mouthguard, to avoid dental injuries. Continue reading to learn more about the most common dental injuries that affect athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fractured Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This happens most often when an athlete receives a blow to the face. A fractured tooth involves a crack or split that begins at the crown and extends downward. Cracked teeth can vary significantly in severity and require dental treatment to prevent long-term issues, like infections of the teeth. Here are some of the most common symptoms of the fractured tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n