NATIONAL SPORTS DENTISTRY COMMITTEE (NSDC)
Frequently Asked Questions
🦷 Sports Dentistry focuses on preventing and treating dental injuries in athletes and improving their oral health for better overall performance.
💪 Poor oral health can affect an athlete’s focus, energy, and performance. Infections or dental pain can reduce training quality and game-day output.
🛡️ Mouthguards are protective devices that cover the teeth and gums to prevent injuries during contact sports. Custom-fitted ones offer the best protection.
📅 At least twice a year, and ideally before every sports season for preventive check-ups and treatments.
👨👩👦👨🏫 Athletes, coaches, parents, team doctors, sports science professionals, sports administrators and even general dentists should understand the importance of sports-specific oral care.
🇮🇳 We are the only national body in India promoting sports dentistry through awareness, education, Screening & Mouthguard Programs to ensure athletes stay injury-free and healthy.
“We Collaborate with various Sports Federations, Private / Non-Profit Sports Organizations to spread the message of Athletes Oral Health across the country.