mouthguards

The Olympics have been so exciting to watch this summer! Like many of you, this summer has brought us the Olympics as well as wonderful weather to go outdoors and enjoy all the sports we love! So, it is also an appropriate time to remind you about the importance of taking a few precautions to preserve your teeth and be protected from facial injuries, whether at a practice, at a game, or simply enjoying some fun in the neighborhood. How can you play it safe?

*Wear a helmet. Helmets absorb the energy of an impact and help prevent damage to one’s head.
*Wear protective eyewear. Eyes are extremely vulnerable to damage, especially when playing sports.
*Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin. Hockey pucks, basketballs, and racquetballs can cause severe facial damage at any age.
*Wear a mouth guard when playing contact sports. Mouth guards can help prevent injury to a person’s jaw, mouth and teeth; and they are significantly less expensive than the cost to repair an injury.

Dr. Hughes wants you to have fun, but play safe. Let’s talk about the right mouth guard for you at your next visit!