THE COST OF GETTING A TOOTH KNOCKED OUT IS FAR GREATER THAN THE COST OF GETTING A MOUTHGUARD!
Accidents happen, especially when it comes to contact or high impact sports. We believe in protecting your mouth and teeth in the best way we can.
PROTECT TO PREVENT!
The best way to treat a dental trauma is to prevent it! Avoiding trauma can be a little out of our control but there are ways that we can reduce the damage to our teeth and mouth if we encounter an unexpected knock to the head or face.
At Maven Dental we recommend custom-made mouthguards for anyone playing contact sports. This includes sports such as all football codes, soccer, boxing, and hockey to name a few.
Sports are one of the most common causes of dental injury, and the cost of getting a tooth knocked out is far greater than the cost of getting a mouthguard. A well-fitting mouthguard provides protection to teeth and jaw joints and lessens the impact on contact.
Custom made mouthguards are an exact fit to your teeth and gums meaning you can talk normally. These mouthguards are tailor-made to your mouth so they are more comfortable and, more importantly, can be more effective compared to alternatives.
MAVEN DENTAL CUSTOM FIT MOUTH GUARDS:
- $200
- Single Colour & Single Laminate
Your Questions Answered
One of the most common dental injuries is a lost tooth. If a tooth is knocked out it's important to act quickly.
First things first, if you are at a sporting ground find the first aid officer or a ground official that can assist.
Rinse the tooth with milk to wash off any dirt. To increase its survival time, either immerse the tooth in milk or place it back in your mouth.
If your child has lost a baby tooth, do not place it back in the socket. Doing so can damage the new permanent tooth underneath.
Regardless of how damaged the tooth is, you should seek medical advice immediately.
For a fractured, chipped, or cracked tooth, reposition the tooth using very light finger pressure and hold in place with a moist tissue or gauze.
Try to find any broken or chipped away pieces and rinse them with milk to remove any dirt. If you cannot find the piece of tooth, contact your dentist immediately. Depending on how damaged the tooth is your dentist may be able to repair it.
Meet Dr Andrew Scott
Dr Scott brings a wealth of experience to the team at Dentalcare Mount Barker. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Sydney University, and since then has worked across private and public practices in Queensland, before moving to South Australia. Andrew is well known for his relaxed and friendly approach and efficient delivery of service, which helps him to put even the most nervous patient at ease!
Dr Scott is an adept ‘all-rounder’ and his extensive experience across all aspects of modern dentistry means he can resolve the most complex dental issues with a minimum of fuss.
Having co-owned and operated his own accredited practice in Brisbane for many years before making a tree-change to the beautiful Adelaide Hills in 2020. His work in the public sector—for Queensland Health—saw him practice in the Moreton Bay region and rural and remote parts of Queensland. He has also been a FIFO dentist servicing the mining sector of Central Queensland.
Outside of work Dr Scott is a proud and experienced Weekend Warrior and likes nothing better than getting his hands dirty in the garden. He is a known ‘repeat offender’ renovator and thoroughly enjoys demolishing things and then rebuilding them—much to his wife’s amusement.