April is National
Facial Protection Month
The American
Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons have joined forces to sponsor National Facial Protection
Month.
From team
sports like football, baseball and hockey to activities like roller blading and
skate boarding, adults and children alike spend a lot of time and money gearing
up for an active lifestyle. One
important piece of equipment-the mouth guard-is often overlooked. The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation reported
that athletes who do not wear mouth guards are 60 times more likely to damage
their front teeth. An American
Association of Orthodontists survey found that 84% of children do not wear
mouth guards while playing sports because they are not required to wear
them. At a time when football helmets or
a hockey stick can cost upwards of $200.00 mouth guards can be one of the least
expensive pieces of protective equipment.
Many athletes complain about the comfort of mouth guards being the
reason they do not wear them. We have
provided pressure laminate mouth guards to our local athletes. The fit is outstanding because they are made
from a model of the teeth. We customize
these with the team colors and logos and place the name of the athlete embedded
between the layers. The athletes love
them. Contact our office for more
information or visit our website, www.hineslyorthodontics.com
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