Monday, April 18, 2011

Play it safe this spring, from Drs. Clark & Reddy


With spring here, Dr. Pamela Clark our staff at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry would like to remind all our young athletes to take good care of your mouth while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports). After all, we know this is a busy time of year sports-wise, whether you're playing light soccer at the local park or playing competitive high-school baseball.

Here are a few tips to remember when you're out on the field in the coming months:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports

• Wear a helmet

• Stretch before and after a game or practice

• Wear protective eyewear

• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin

• Be observant, even as a spectator


Remember, only by using a mouth guard can kids avoid serious mouth and facial injuries. We strongly encourage our patients to wear mouthguards when participating in sports for the protection of their teeth and their jaws! We do offer custom mouthguards, especially for our teenage patients.

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