Sports Safety Tips for National Facial Protection Month

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Calling all MVPs, intramural enthusiasts, coaches, teachers, and parents - April is National Facial Protection Month! As such, we want to remind everyone to play it safe during recreational and organized sports to help in preventing serious, painful facial injuries that can take the fun (and the athlete) out of the game.

See below for some sports safety tips to keep in mind now, and always:

• Mouth guards are a MUST. Compared to the cost of repairing an injury, mouth guards are significantly less expensive.
• Always Wear a Helmet. Helmets help to absorb the energy of an impact and can help prevent serious damage to the head.
• Use Protective Eyewear. Eyes are extremely vulnerable to damage, especially when sports come into play.
• Wear a Face Shield. Face shields save the skin and prevent other severe facial damage that can come from hockey pucks, footballs, and racquetballs.

At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we offer our very own mouth guard centers so your athlete can receive a custom fit mouth guard. Custom fit mouth guards are specific to an athlete’s mouth, they mold the teeth perfectly and allow for normal speech and breathing. Plus your child will have the opportunity to pick their own colors, whether for their school, intramural, or PAL league!

Please come by any of our 3 locations before your child’s next game to be sure a mouth guard is included as part of their uniform!