If you're a parent, no doubt you want to ensure your kids are healthy, happy, active, and safe. Organized sports and after-school activities are a great way to make sure your little ones get plenty of activity and learn teamwork. In the U.S., 60 million children between the ages of 6 and 18 participate in organized athletics. These activities are a great source of excitement for kids and parents alike!
However, in addition to ensuring kids get plenty of benefits from being active, parents also want to be aware of the potential risks of injuries. Safety is a top priority! It's interesting to note that more than half of all sports injuries to children are preventable. And up to 39% of sports injuries are dental-related!
Many parents spend a lot of money on athletic clothing, shoes, and equipment, but they may not be aware of the need to protect their child’s teeth. Sports mouthguards to the rescue! Mouthguards are a good investment to protect your little star's teeth from damage.
Learn more about why kids should wear sports mouthguards in this infographic:
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Langley dentist, Dr. J. Cameron Garrett, was born and raised in Kamloops, BC on a small hobby farm. He grew up playing lots of sports and volunteering with a number of organizations. Due to his interest in the outdoors and adventure, he became a forest firefighter in the summer for 11 years. In the winter, he worked in welding and carpentry.
Alongside his many careers, Dr. Garrett pursued a degree at Thompson Rivers University, and it was here that he discovered dentistry. He looked into it deeper and realized it had all the components of a career he desired. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed the idea of helping people. Although Dr. Garrett considered being a medical doctor, it was the ability to combine his unique skillsets that attracted him to dentistry.
He then attended dental school at UBC, and after graduating, he worked as an associate dentist in Tsawwassen, Surrey, and Langley, BC. He then found a mentor in Dr. Cameron Garrett and has enjoyed working at our practice ever since. Together, they continue to help patients make positive changes and highlight the connection between oral health and overall health.
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