National Facial Protection Month

This month is National Facial Protection Month and we’re here to remind you just how important it is to wear a mouthguard during sports. 

 
Did you know an athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer harm to the teeth if they are not wearing a mouthguard? And that a mouthguard should be worn during all sports - not just those that are high collision or contact.

 

Help your children protect their teeth and faces from injury with these tips!
 

Wear a mouthguard. There are three types of mouthguards available: custom made, boil and bite, and stock guards. Of course any mouthguard is better than NO mouthguard, but we do recommend receiving a custom made one from us. These provide optimum protection as they are made uniquely for your child’s mouth.

Wear a helmet. Helmets are key in helping to prevent serious damage to the head. When choosing a helmet, it’s important to select one specific to the activity at hand. For example, football helmets are made to absorb multiple impacts, skate boarding helmets are designed to absorb high-speed impacts, etc.
 

Wear protective gear. This includes any necessary eyewear, face shields, and sport specific gear like shin guards for soccer, jockstrap, knee/elbow/shoulder pads, gloves, etc. Protective gear is important to help maintain the overall safety of an athlete participating in a certain sport. 

 
If you’re looking for a mouthguard for your child, look no further. At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we offer our very own mouthguard centers so your athlete can receive a custom fit mouth guard. Please come by any of our 3 locations before your child’s next game to be sure a mouthguard is included as part of their uniform!

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!