If you have an especially active child, you may already know that accidents can happen more often than you'd expect. Did you know that their physical activity can also lead to dental issues?

Most people protect their children in sports with mouthguards, but it's often not enough. Children experience dental issues, even with proper protection.

Here are three dental issues active kids commonly face.

A Baby Tooth Gets Knocked Out

A baby tooth could get knocked out when a child takes a hard fall or is hit in the face with force. For example, your child could get hit with a ball or could trip and fall while running.

Baby teeth are easily knocked out before they become loose. This is because the roots of baby teeth are not as firmly set in the jawbone.

If a baby tooth gets knocked out, you should contact your child's pediatric dentist. They may be able to reinsert the tooth in the same spot and protect it until the adult tooth grows in its place.

A Tooth Gets Chipped or Fractured

A tooth can easily become chipped or fractured when your child takes a hit in the face. This can happen even with mouthguard protection and can be more dangerous than a baby tooth being knocked out.

Chipped or fractured teeth should be seen by a pediatric dentist right away. The dentist may be able to repair the tooth with a crown or filling. In some cases, they may even have to extract the tooth and replace it with a bridge or an implant.

A Permanent Tooth Gets Knocked Out

Adult teeth, also known as permanent teeth, can get knocked out too. An adult tooth can get knocked out when your child takes a big hit in the face, or if your child lands on something hard. 

While this kind of injury may take more force than a baby tooth getting knocked out, it's something to take seriously.

If a permanent tooth gets knocked out, you should contact your pediatric dentist right away. Your dentist may be able to put the tooth back in its socket and secure it with a splint, or they may suggest an implant.

Have a Pediatric Dentist on Hand

If you have an active child, it's important to have a pediatric dentist available. Your pediatric dentist can help you manage and treat any potential dental issues your child may experience. For more information, contact a children's dentist near you.