Sports Dentistry at IDent in Kassel

Your teeth: the key to success!

A healthy body is the basis of every competitive athlete. The highest goal in (top) sport is to maximise and even improve one's own performance.

The number of medical factors influencing performance is extensive. The psychological condition and the basic physical data have an impact on sporting success, in addition to ambition, training, nutrition and physical condition.
Oral health plays an important role here. Dental factors play a major role in susceptibility to injury as well as in the ability to regenerate. But what is the connection?

Inflammations in the oral cavity (periodontitis, caries) worsen the general condition and thus the performance. There is an increased risk especially for the cardiovascular system. The biggest problem is that most diseases remain undetected for a long time because they do not initially cause pain. The athlete notices the poorer performance (less strength, lower speed, poorer focus), but has no idea of the causes.

In addition to inflammation, the position of the lower jaw plays a special role in performance. Especially in sports, a change in the position of the lower jaw can result in changes in the entire posture of the body and thus in physical strength. Especially at maximum loads, the head and neck muscles have to work together perfectly. Disturbances in the position of the bite are inevitably followed by functional and performance problems. The risk of injury increases considerably.

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Which typical findings can indicate a performance impairment?

- Gingivitis / periodontitis

- Grinding / Pressing / CMD

- Displacement of the wisdom teeth

- Isolated jaw inflammation

- Root canal treated teeth

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Our goal is to support the athlete ideally during the season. This means that there must be no absences for him. The athlete is individually and optimally adjusted to be able to call up his performance safely.

In addition to the diagnostic procedures for analysing diseases and dysfunctions, we place particular emphasis on guiding the athlete. We call this: helping people to help themselves!

We currently look after the handball players of the MT Melsungen club (1st Bundesliga) as well as various Bundesliga football clubs.

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Has this aroused your interest?

Learn about the causes of the two dental diseases (caries and periodontitis), the responsible bacteria and the possibilities for self-therapy.

In addition to the dental influencing factors, orthopaedic, ENT and psychosomatic factors must also be examined. At IDent in Kassel, we act as sports dental coordinators in this regard. Together with the athlete, the coaching staff and the team of medical experts, we plan and coordinate a therapy concept that is completely tailored to your needs.

Further information for athletes and medical professionals is available on the website of the German Society for Dental Prevention and Rehabilitation in Professional Sports. (DGzPRsport).