A Review of Research on the Relationship between Sports Medicine and Oral Health
With the booming development of the sports industry,the number of people participating in sports is growing,especially among elite athletes who have been committed to finding effective ways to improve their athletic performance.However,few people have noticed a specific correlation between oral health and exercise performance.Poor oral health of athletes is an important issue and may be a risk factor limiting their athletic performance.This review aims to raise awareness of oral health issues among athletes and provide a retrospective summary of the current research status on sports related oral and maxillofacial injuries.This article provides strategies for the care of oral health and the prevention and management of sports injuries,and also looks forward to possible research directions in the future.