Facial Trauma: How To Best Avoid It!

You may not think a lot about facial trauma when you’re considering your oral health because, generally speaking, you don’t really tend to focus on potential calamities that could befall you. Instead, you focus primarily on brushing, flossing, visits, the occasional filling, etc. However, since this is April, which means it’s National Facial Protection Month, our Saxonburg, PA team would like you to shift your attention for just a moment to consider this significant smile topic! With a bit of helpful information, you’ll gain some serious, long-term protection.

Always Wear A Helmet

One of the most important things you can do for yourself (and things you can insist on for your child) is to wear a helmet when a situation calls for it. Remember, if you’re on a bicycle, roller skates, roller blades, or you’re doing anything else that could cause you to fall at a speed faster than just walking, this is essential. It might seem like just a gentle skate around the block is no biggie but you can still take a tumble. Protect your head, your face, your brain, and avoid facial trauma when you rely on a helmet!

Remember Your Athletic Mouthguard

If you don’t want to lose teeth and end up requiring prosthetics to replace them (and you don’t want to require complex restorative care, either), then we remind you of one exceptionally important oral health suggestion: If you’re going to participate in any type of sports, whether with a team or on your own (even if you’re not competing but you’re doing something very active), then wear an athletic mouthguard. It will absorb an exceptional amount of shock and protect your tissues, thereby minimizing facial trauma and oral health damage.

Watch Where You’re Going!

Whether you’re taking a hike or a walk in a new area, it’s dark out and you cannot really see where you’re headed, etc., we always remind you to keep a close eye on where you’re going. This might mean simply looking straight ahead, rather than getting distracted or watching your phone as you walk. It might mean carrying a flashlight with you if you’re in the dark. The list goes on. Just remember that protecting your oral health and avoiding facial trauma that can come from a simple trip-and-fall is often extremely easy to avoid. We remind you that it’s just a matter of watching where you’re going!

Protect Your Face With Tips

Remember that your jaw and your smile comprise a huge percentage of your face! In order to protect your oral health, as well as your appearance, preventing facial trauma is one detail to keep in mind, so consider our advice! Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.