Mouth guards are vital to protecting your teeth from sports related injuries while participating in sports, such as football, soccer, baseball, hockey and basketball, just to name a few. To help raise awareness, the American Association of Orthodontists has partnered with the National Alliance for Youth Sports and NFL hall of famer Emmitt Smith to stress the importance of mouthguards in sports.
With fall sports like football getting started, don't forget to pack that mouth guard! In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this spring. Please remind them to:
• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator
All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Elchahal is trying to achieve.
Give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment.
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