Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces - and especially during the summer. In a 2009 survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest fear is that their child will get hurt while playing organized sports. If you play summer sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Maria Rey for special precautions, including wearing a mouth guard, which is advised for playing summer sports such as softball, soccer or even touch-football.
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 Rey Orthodontics or your general dentist. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Rey 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 this summer. Please give us a call at 202-436-5432 if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at our convenient Washington D.C. office.
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