{"id":309,"date":"2023-04-04T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2024-03-20T15:49:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:49:29","slug":"this-april-lets-celebrate-national-facial-protection-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/04\/this-april-lets-celebrate-national-facial-protection-month\/","title":{"rendered":"This April, Let\u2019s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#5E5E5E\">Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has\u2014April Fool\u2019s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two dates seem more like warnings than celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>So here\u2019s a new topic for the April calendar: National Facial Protection Month! Take the opportunity this month to review your safety practices while you\u2019re enjoying your favorite activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mouthguards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a mouthguard for sports or athletic activities, wear it! In any activity or sport where humans come into contact with solid objects (including other humans) tooth injury is possible. A mouthguard will help protect you from dental injuries caused by falls, physical contact, or other accidents that might happen in your active life. And it\u2019s not just your teeth\u2014mouthguards protect your lips, tongue, and jaw as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy mouthguards in stock sizes or shape-to-fit options, or you can have a guard custom made especially for you at our Braintree, Massachusetts office. Custom mouthguards fit perfectly and are designed to make breathing and speaking easy and comfortable. And if you wear braces or have fixed dental work such as a bridge, a custom mouthguard can protect your smile <em>and<\/em> your appliances. Talk to the doctor about mouthguards for some great advice on how to protect your teeth and mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as we\u2019re discussing facial protection, let\u2019s look at some other ways to keep safe as you keep active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helmets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s a helmet available for your sport, use it! Helmets are especially important for protecting athletes from brain injury and concussion, and they help protect the face and jaw as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Face Guards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced a puck speeding toward you, or a defensive tackle hurtling your way, or a fast ball coming in at 90 miles an hour, you know the importance of wearing a face guard. These guards can help protect your eyes, face, teeth, and jaws. Many sports now recommend using face guards\u2014it\u2019s worth checking to see if your sport is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eye Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And let\u2019s not forget eye protection. Whether it\u2019s safety glasses or a visor, protecting your eyes and the bones around them is extremely important. You can even get sports goggles or protective sports glasses with prescription lenses to keep you safe and seeing clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the training and experience to help treat and restore injured teeth. But we will be the first to tell you, the very best treatment is prevention!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here are a few suggestions for your calendar this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you haven\u2019t gotten a mouthguard yet, now\u2019s the time. Tooth and mouth injuries occur in sports beyond hockey and football. If you play basketball, ski, skateboard, ride a bike\u2014in fact, almost any sport where you can fall or make contact with a person or object\u2014a mouthguard is a must.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to replace an ill-fitting or damaged helmet and face guard, do it before your next game. And do replace a bike helmet if you\u2019ve been in a crash\u2014most likely it won\u2019t be as protective, even if damage isn\u2019t visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to your eye doctor about protective eyewear if off-the-rack products don\u2019t work for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a parent or caregiver, make sure your child athlete has the proper facial protection\u2014and uses it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a coach, make sure your athletes have the right protective gear\u2014and wear it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s also a great time to commit to using your protective gear <em>every single time<\/em> you\u2019re active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, wait\u2014these reminders are helpful and important, but weren\u2019t we promised something to celebrate this April? Good catch! The great news is, using facial protection for sports and athletic activities gives you rewards you can celebrate all year: fewer injuries, fewer visits to the emergency room, and a beautiful, healthy, intact smile. Suit up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has\u2014April Fool\u2019s Day and a tax deadline. 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