Should mouthguards be required for children playing basketball?

Absolutely: Anything that can help prevent potential traumatic injury to the teeth should be used.

Yes: I believe that mouthguards should be worn by anyone, who plays competitively or recreationally, adult or child. I know, basketball is supposed to be a"a non contact sport." sure, yeah right. Teeth can break, jaws can be dislocated, and especially concussions can occur playing basketball. Prevention is key!

Yes: Ideally yes. It's better to be safe.

Absolutely: Mouthguard should be worn for any and all contact sports, including basketball, soccer, messing around, hockey, football, etc. Any dentist can tell you about "sportsman's fractures, " diagonal fractures to front teeth, from errant baseballs, elbows, foreheads, hockey sticks, etc. See your family dentist for advice.