April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is
upon us, and for Drs. Smith, Wetter, and Draper and our team at Parkside Family
Dentistry, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our
patients to protect their faces and pearly whites.
According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation,
children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth
knocked out in sporting events annually. To us, that’s simply unacceptable. By
simply wearing a properly fitted mouthguard or other form of protection, kids
and adults alike can greatly reduce their chances of traumatic facial injuries.
Here are five ways to ensure you and your child’s can
protect your mouth this spring:
1. Make sure you or your child wears a mouthguard for
contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Remind him or her to wear a helmet
3. …and protective eyewear
4. Wearing a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
will help
5. Make sure your child is alert, even as a spectator
We hope these tips are helpful. Drs. Smith, Wetter, and
Draper will tell you protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in contact
sports or activities. If you have any further questions about any of these
tips, please contact us at our Bridgewater, VA office.
Stay safe and have fun this spring!
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