Dr. Clark wants to know: Are you wearing your mouth guard?

Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among kids, especially those who play sports. Wearing mouthguards is important when playing contact sports. They help prevent teeth and head injuries! If a permanent tooth is knocked out, try to place it back into the socket as soon as possible and do not scrub it; contact your dentist immediately to be seen.

If you are not able to place the tooth back into the socket, then place it into milk and call your dentist! During the hot summer days, cool down with a nice big glass of water instead of sugary sports drinks! If you do have any sugary drinks, remember to drink at one time and brush your teeth!

Please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or ask us on Facebook!

Play it safe this spring, from Drs. Clark & Reddy

With spring here, Dr. Pamela Clark our staff at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry would like to remind all our young athletes to take good care of your mouth while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports). After all, we know this is a busy time of year sports-wise, whether you're playing light soccer at the local park or playing competitive high-school baseball.

Here are a few tips to remember when you're out on the field in the coming months:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports

• Wear a helmet

• Stretch before and after a game or practice

• Wear protective eyewear

• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin

• Be observant, even as a spectator

Remember, only by using a mouth guard can kids avoid serious mouth and facial injuries. We strongly encourage our patients to wear mouthguards when participating in sports for the protection of their teeth and their jaws! We do offer custom mouthguards, especially for our teenage patients.

Drs. Clark and Reddy, reminding you to wear your mouth guard this fall

With only three full weeks of summer remaining, Dr. Pamela Clark our staff at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry would like to remind all our young athletes to take good care of your mouth while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this fall. After all, we know this is a busy time of year sports-wise, whether you're playing light soccer at the local park or practicing for school sports this fall.

Here are a few tips to remember when you're out on the field in the coming months:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports

• Wear a helmet

• Stretch before and after a game or practice

• Wear protective eyewear

• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin

• Be observant, even as a spectator

Remember, only by using a mouth guard can kids avoid serious mouth and facial injuries. We encourage you to ask Drs. Clark or Reddy (or one of our staff members) for a mouth guard during your next visit, and we will happily provide one!

Is your child wearing a mouth guard this summer?

We're already in August (yes, it's really had to believe), and our staff at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry would like to take this time to remind our young athletes in to take care of your teeth while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this month while you're still on summer break. Dr. Pamela Clark and Dr. Suha Reddy will tell your child that only by using a mouth guard can people with and without braces avoid serious but common sports injuries.

So the next time you're in for a visit at our convenient Pearland office, we encourage you to ask Drs. Clark or Reddy for a mouth guard, and we will provide one for you! We hope you're enjoying your summer so far! Be sure to post your photos on our Facebook page!

Pearland Pediatric Dentistry, helping your child save face this summer

Wouldn’t you believe it, the long, hot days of summer are just around the corner! At Pearland Pediatric Dentistry, our team knows that the summer months bring with them an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of our young athletes damaging their teeth.

If you're playing sports this summer, it's important that you consult Drs. Pamela Clark or Suha Reddy for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards are advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, kickball and many, many other summer sports.

We were reminded about the need to wear mouth guards after reading an article recently about hockey player Keith Tkachuk needing reconstructive surgery after taking a puck right to the mouth. Tkachuk’s gruesome injury underscores the need for all of our patients to use facial protection at all times when out on the field.

In case of any accident involving the face, we want you to check your mouth immediately. If teeth are loosened or damaged, please schedule an appointment to see Dr. Clark immediately. And don’t forget to ask us—Drs. Clark or Reddy will be more than happy to provide a mouth guard!

Our team at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry will tell you that only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call at 713.436.4080 if you have any questions about mouth guards or your child's treatment at our office.