Covino Orthodontics, helping you save face this spring

With spring here, many children, teens and adults in Doylestown and New Hope will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of spring sports! April is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, Dr. Steven Covino and our dedicated team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. 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.

The video above, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, has some helpful tips on staying safe on the field. Dr. Covino will tell you that protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please contact Covino Orthodontics. And remember to have fun and stay safe!

The importance of mouth guards, from Dr. Covino

Dr. Covino is well-aware that sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. That’s why we at Covino Orthodontics are helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards.

If you are in treatment at Covino Orthodontics, Dr. Covino can provide you with a mouth guard. In addition, the AAO has six quick tips for keeping kids safe during sport activities.

• 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

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with braces avoid serious sports injuries. Give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment here at Covino Orthodontics.