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Brooklyn NY Orthodontists Observe National Facial Protection Month
April is National Facial Protection Month and the American Dental Association takes it seriously, as does your Brooklyn NY orthodontist. And you should too. It’s about encouraging those who participate in sports, biking, or other activities to make sure they wear a mouth guard and helmet to protect themselves.
Mouth guards are extremely important in protecting your teeth, especially with hard contact sports like football or hockey. Getting hit in the face hard enough can cause a person to get teeth knocked out and that’s definitely something you don’t want happening. Mouth guards also protect jaws and prevent injuries to the neck because of force transmitted through the jaw. This is especially important in small children as it’s an extremely sensitive area.
What can you you do to help raise awareness? Maybe spend some time with a local sports league and talk about the dangers of not having the right protective gear. If you have your own child who plays sports, make sure they have a mouth guard handy and the right protective gear overall.
Speak to your Brooklyn NY orthodontist about National Facial Protection Month the next time you or someone you know has an appointment. You’ll be sure to learn a lot!
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