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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April is National Facial Protection Month, from Studebaker Orthodontics

You may remember our team last week blogging about the advantage of wearing a mouth guard when playing sports. Well, this week happens to be a great time for a follow-up. You see, April happens to be National Facial Protection Month, and it’s a good time to remind our young athletes about staying safe on the field this spring. 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.

For Dr. Studebaker and our staff, that's just simply not acceptable.

The above video contains five ways to ensure the safety of your mouth this spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please give us a call at 281-251-9229. Have a great rest of the week and remember to protect your mouth!

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.