Play it safe this spring, from Dischinger Team Orthodontics

Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the 7 million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by people between ages 5 and 24. At Dischinger Team Orthodontics, we want our patients to stay safe this spring. Wearing a mouth guard is one of the easiest and least expensive forms of facial protection and helps prevent potential lifelong jaw and mouth problems!

This year, the American Association of Orthodontists has teamed up with sports legend Emmitt Smith to remind athletes with and without braces that mouth guards and other forms of facial protection help avoid serious injuries. To learn more and to see pictures of the football great showcasing his smile, visit the AAO’s Sports Safety Page or contact any Dischinger Team staff member if you have any questions.