It’s Facial Protection Month and that means a
trip to your Corona Dentist for a custom fitted mouthguard this April.
According to the American Dental Association
that trip to the emergency room last spring thanks to a blow to the head, could
have been avoided if your kids had been fitted with a custom-made mouth
protector.
Every year thousands of kids spend their Saturday
afternoon in the emergency room instead of on the playing field. If your
daughter split her lip because of a fall on the balance beam, a custom fitted
mouth protector may have lessened the damage.
Spring sees a flood of kids and adults in the
ER thanks to outdoor activities. Patients suffering from facial, mouth and head
injuries because of a sports related mishap are spending time and money on
procedures that may have been avoided.
Although boxing and football are at the top
of the list when it comes to mouth protectors, people who play tennis or like
to surf should also talk to the dentist about a custom-made mouth protector.
According to the American Dental Association,
mouthguards will protect the face by cushioning the blow. This can also help
minimize broken teeth and lip, face, jaw and tongue injuries.
The ADA says that kids aged between 7 and 11
are the most vulnerable when it comes to mouth injuries that are sports
related. Add the fact that 60 percent of athletes are more apt to suffer mouth,
teeth and gum damage if they do not wear a mouthguard and you will want to
schedule an appointment with your dentist for a custom fitted mouthguard.
All sports enthusiasts should consider custom
made mouth protectors, and although custom-made mouthguards are more expensive
than stock or boil and bite, you will save in the long run, especially if an
unfortunate accident should occur on the playing field.
Call your dentist for a custom fitted
mouthguard and stay safe this spring and summer.
