April is National Youth Sports Safety Month
Apr 17, 2012
Let’s
face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone
teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of
Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their
biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports.
But 67 percent admitted that their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard
when participating in organized sports such as football, basketball,
baseball and soccer. That’s why Gonzales Orthodontics is helping spread
the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by
reminding your kids to wear mouth guards.. 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 make sure that your mouthguard is custom fit to ensure stability, retention, and functions properly.
• 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 make sure that your mouthguard is custom fit to ensure stability, retention, and functions properly.
