When children ride in automobiles, age appropriate restraints should always be used. This is also an important time to childproof your home, paying particular attention to electric cords, stairs, stoves, etc. As children grow older their interest in group activities such as sports starts to develop. It is not uncommon for injuries to the face and teeth to increase in frequency. One good way to decrease the likelihood of injuries to the teeth and jaws is to wear a mouth guard.
Pediatric dentists can make a custom fitting mouth guard to help prevent such injuries.
According to American Dental Association, more than 200,000 oral injuries are prevented each year by wearing athletic mouth guards. All rights reserved.