A few years ago, Australia saw an uptick in bicycle sales. The open roads and need for activity during the 2020 pandemic contributed to this surge. Even today, many more people are taking up cycling as a sport or just an enjoyable hobby and outlet for exercise.
If you're a cyclist, especially a serious one, have you ever considered investing in dental protection? Here's why you should.
You Can Prevent a Dental Emergency
Did you know that nearly half of dental emergencies are sports-related? That includes cycling, especially if you're mountain biking, since many bike falls end up being face-first.
Wearing a custom mouthguard protects you from fractured, broken or knocked-out teeth if you should sustain a face-plant. Because it absorbs the impact, it can lower the risk of concussion in some cases.
A mouthguard can also protect your teeth from the damage caused by clenching during high-impact biking, preventing fractures and cracks that clenching can cause.
Contact Your Clifton Hill Emergency Dentist
If an accident does occur, your team at Clifton Hill Dental is here for you. Our team is well-equipped to handle all types of dental emergencies, including:
- Knocked-out teeth — Time is of the essence in this case. We have the best chance of saving your tooth if we can treat it within the first hour of your accident.
- Broken or chipped teeth — While a chipped tooth might not need immediate attention, it will need smoothing to keep it from irritating your gums and soft tissues.
- Toothaches or abscessed teeth — A severe and persistent toothache will need treatment to ensure that it doesn't spread to neighbouring teeth or other critical areas of the body.
- Lost or broken restorations — If you lose a crown or filling, we'll need to repair or replace it so you can avoid any further damage.
Talk with our team on (03) 9482 6263 if you or a loved one has a dental emergency.