Dr. George Dental and his team are helping spread the word about National Facial Protection month.

During April, and the rest of the warmer months, there is an increase in head and mouth injuries as people enjoy the great outdoors.

Be Aware All Year

Although it’s important to remain diligent year round, April is the first month of spring. During spring and summer there are thousands of head and mouth injuries.

This makes April the perfect time to remind people how important head and facial protection is. It’s also the perfect time for National Facial Protection Awareness month.

The annual event is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Academy or Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Academy for Sports Dentistry.

National Facial Protection Month is held each year. This event is the time to remind coaches, athletes, parents and caregivers the importance of facial protection.

National Facial Protection Awareness

Wearing a helmet will save your life, but did you know that adding a custom made mouth guard to the uniform could save your tooth or jaw?

According to your Delray Beach family dentist hundreds of trips to the emergency room could be prevented had a mouth guard been included in the picture.

Types of Mouth Protection

Dr. George explains there are three types of mouth guards available. While all three devices provide some protection and are better than nothing, a custom made mouth guard is at the top of the list when it comes to protection.

A mouth guard that fits is more likely to be worn because custom made mouth guards are made from an impression of your mouth. In addition they fit like a glove.

The other two types of mouth protectors will get the job done but they aren’t comfortable. In fact, because standard and even boil and bite mouth guards aren’t custom made they tend to be the opposite. Some players say they can’t even breathe when wearing one.

National Facial Protection Awareness Custom Made 

Your family dentist in Delray Beach is equipped to supply you and your entire family with custom made mouth guards for sports. It really is the best way to keep everyone safe from a flying ball or bat.

For more information call today. National Facial Protection Awareness is a great time for a mouth guard call or send a direct message to Dr. George Dental today.

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