Save face this spring, from Drs. Birth and Stewart

April is almost upon us, and for Drs. Birth and Stewart and our team at Birth-Stewart Orthodontics that can only mean one thing: it’s time to remind our young patients to protect their faces and pearly whites. Above is a helpful video from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists about staying safe on the ball field this spring.

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.

Can you believe that?

By simply wearing a properly fitted mouth guard, these accidents could prevent this along with other traumatic facial injuries. The above video from our friends at the AAO outlines five ways you can protect yourself this spring. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact our team. And remember to stay safe and have fun!