Many people believe that because a child has only "baby teeth", it is not a big deal if a child is knocked out or damaged. That's not the case. The damage to a baby's teeth can damage the bones around the teeth and even the development of teeth. The teeth, which are knocked off before the adult teeth, can cause tooth alignment and tooth spacing.
So if your child has his or her baby teeth, don't take them for granted. Protect them with a sports shield!