Immediate Actions Immediate Actions Wear a properly fitted mouthguard Use helmets and protective gear Schedule regular dental check-ups Avoid using teeth as tools (opening bottles, biting hard objects) SPORTS INJURIES & TEETH: EMERGENCY TIPS FOR ATHLETES SPORTS INJURIES & TEETH: EMERGENCY TIPS FOR ATHLETES Common Dental Injuries in Sports Common Dental Injuries in Sports Knocked-out teeth Chipped or fractured teeth Soft tissue injuries (lips, gums, tongue) Jaw fractures Loose teeth Knocked-out tooth: Rinse gently, keep in milk or saliva, see dentist within 1 hour Chipped/broken tooth: Rinse mouth, save fragments, avoid biting Bleeding or soft Tissue injury: Apply clean gauze, cold compress to reduce swelling Jaw injury: Immobilise jaw, avoid eating, seek urgent care Prevention Tips Prevention Tips https://www.ultrasmilesdental.com.au/services/ emergency-dentist/ 1 2 3 See an emergency dentist if you have persistent pain, bleeding, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, numbness, or trouble opening or closing your mouth.