You already have a little collection going when it comes to your preventive care. You’ve got a toothbrush. You have toothpaste. You have dental floss. You may even have a tongue scraper or a water flosser! What you may not have on hand, however, are a couple items that offer you protection in another way. Rather than helping you remove bacteria and avoid hygiene-related problems, they help protect your smile and your face! Did you happen to know this month, April, is National Facial Protection Month? It’s true! Now, for those items you should add to your life…
#1: Add A Helmet
First things first, you will want to add a helmet to your preventive care collection. Are we saying that we would like for you to brush your teeth while wearing a helmet, you wonder? Nope! Not at all. What we are saying is that you can easily prevent the loss of your teeth, damaged, and broken teeth, and more when you choose to wear a helmet when your chosen activity requires it. You may actually fully protect your smile from problems that may end up requiring extensive restorative and reconstructive care.
#2: Add An Athletic Or Other Mouthguard, Too
You probably saw this one coming. Again, we are not encouraging you to wear a mouthguard throughout the day. Instead, we suggest that you consider this type of device for your unique preventive care needs, as it can help you avoid damaged, cracked, broken, dislodged, chipped, and even worn teeth! If you need one from bruxism, then you can avoid erosion and even tooth loss. The same is true for TMJ disorder. You may also consider the athletic guard to stop injuries that may occur from facial impacts. Think this might be something you need? Let us know!
Protect Yourself With Simple Suggestions For Your Smile
We can offer suggestions to protect your smile from a long list of concerns, including disease, trauma, and functional disorders! Let us know if you’d like some advice. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
