April: The Dental Connection!

With Spring here, many children, teens and adults in the Broken Arrow area will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of Spring sports!  April is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, we urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth's safety this Spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontics:

• Wear mouth guards for all contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer, football & basketball
• Wear a helmet
• Wear protective eyewear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps.  Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities.  If you have any further questions about any of these tips or need a custom athletic sports guard, please contact Thomas Family Dentistry at 918-455-0123.  Stay safe and have fun!

God Bless,
DRT