You make sure your child wears their seat belt during every car trip and their helmet every bike ride, but are they wearing a mouthguard when they play sports? While your child may not want to wear it now, they’ll thank you later. Damaged teeth are no joke, especially if your child has all of their permanent teeth. Mouthguards are one of the least expensive types of sports gear but can save you thousands of dollars — and prevent your child from getting hurt. In this post, your emergency dentist in Gainesville explains the ins and outs of mouthguards.