Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month? What you may also overlook is the fact that facial trauma is something that can happen to anyone, kids included, even though it sounds like the type of thing that happens to “someone else.” Take a few pointers to heart, so you know you’re offering your children’s smiles the type of extra preventive protection they need to avoid injury.
Protection Is Necessary In All Sports
You may think that the only time you really need to think about preventive protection for your kids is when it comes to contact sports. This isn’t the case. True, within contact sports, your kiddos are more likely to run into one another, which makes a mouthguard and/or a helmet extremely important. However, don’t forget that (as you know) kids can get hurt during solo sports, too. Whether it’s racquetball or anything else that requires protective goggles or other gear, make sure you protect your child’s face!
Protection Is Necessary At Home, Too
Are your kids outdoors a lot, riding on their skateboards or riding on their bicycles? Even if they’re not going far, any fall or impact can lead to serious facial trauma. Offer preventive protection by insisting on helmets no matter what before their feet leave the ground.
Ask Us For Advice
If you know that your child needs an athletic mouthguard but this is new territory for you (and your friends have mixed feelings regarding custom guards versus store bought guards), then speaking with us is a good idea. We can explain your options and help you figure out the best way to protect your kids from facial trauma.
Protect Your Children From Facial Trauma With Our Tips
Not sure if you’re missing anything when it comes to protecting your children’s smiles? Need advice regarding mouthguards? Just let us know! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
