Protect your mouth this summer! From Dr. Studebaker

With summer in full swing for another seven weeks, Dr. Studebaker and our staff would like to take this time to remind our young athletes in treatment to take care of both your mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports this summer. Remember, only by using a mouth guard can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. The next time you're in for a visit at Studebaker Orthodontics, be sure to ask us for a mouth guard, and we will be happy to provide one for you!

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Dr. Studebaker, helping you save face with mouth guards

Wouldn’t you know it, summer is officially only three days away, and at Studebaker Orthodontics, our team knows that the summer months bring with them an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of our athletes damaging their teeth. If you're playing sports this summer, it's important that you consult Spring orthodontist Dr. Robert Studebaker for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards are advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and many, many others.

We were all reminded about the need to wear mouth guards recently after reading an article about former NHL player Keith Tkachuk needing reconstructive surgery after taking a brutal hit to the mouth by a hockey puck. Tkachuk’s gruesome injury underscores the need for all of our patients to use facial protection at all times when out on the field.

In case of any accident involving your face, Studebaker Orthodontics want you to check your mouth and appliances immediately. If your teeth are loosened or the appliances are damaged, please schedule an appointment to see your dentist. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Studebaker will be more than happy to provide a mouth guard for any patient in treatment!

Mouth guards and sports injuries, with Dr. Studebaker

Wouldn’t you believe it, it’s already springtime! Dr. Studebaker is well-aware, however, that spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of kids damaging their precious pearly whites. If you play sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Studebaker for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard. A protective mouth guard is advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and others. Be sure, however, to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Studebaker is trying to achieve.

In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances damaged, please schedule an appointment with our team. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Studebaker will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Studebaker Orthodontics.