- The American Association of Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons,
along with several other medical organizations
team-up each April to remind parents, coaches and athletes
to play it safe when suiting up for recreational
and organized sports.
13-39% of dental injuries are sports related,
with children ages seven to 11 most vulnerable
to sports related mouth injuries.
About $500 million is spent to replace and repair
more than five million teeth that are either
injured or knocked out every year.