Village ORTHOdontics, reminding you to protect your mouth this fall

It's fall season, which usually means an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of our patients at Village ORTHOdontics damaging their precious mouths and pearly whites. If you play sports, it's important that you consult one of our doctors 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 we are 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 Village ORTHOdontics. And don’t forget to ask us—we 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 or ask us on Facebook if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Village ORTHOdontics.