(Huntington, NY) April is National Facial Protection Month, and Huntington orthodontist Dr. Inna Gellerman, a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), reminds athletes, parents and coaches to play it safe by wearing mouth guards and other appropriate protective gear when participating in sports events that have the potential for injuries.
Gellerman Orthodontics provides custom-made mouth guards to area athletes and teams, completely free of charge. Custom mouth guards are proven to greatly reduce the occurrence of sports-related head and mouth trauma. Mouth guards are one of the least expensive pieces of protection available, especially when they are free. To make an appointment for a fitting for mouth guards, parents and coaches are invited to call the office at 631-427-8444.
Dr. Gellerman encourages parents and coaches to remind youngsters to wear their mouth guards during any sport where their face and mouth might come into contact with a piece of equipment, like a lacrosse stick, or the pavement.
“It’s especially important that athletes who wear braces have a mouth guard in place during sports activities,” said Dr. Gellerman. “We can’t stress this enough – if you are wearing a mouth guard, you are protecting your teeth, your braces, the soft tissues of your mouth, and your head and neck. It’s a simple step, and it can make all the difference in the world.”
One of Dr. Gellerman’s patients was wearing her mouth guard when she was hit in the face with a lacrosse stick. Because of the mouth guard, which broke from the impact, she had no damage to her teeth, her braces or her mouth.
Faceguards, helmets, and cage-style devices made of plastic or metal that attach to helmets help to prevent facial injuries also.
ABOUT GELLERMAN ORTHODONTICS, PC
Dr. Gellerman and her team are committed to creating a memorable journey to a Spectacular Smile for each and every patient, providing the highest standards of orthodontic care in a warm and comforting environment. Dr. Gellerman attends professional educational seminars, conducts dental study groups and participates in on-going training to remain at the forefront of orthodontics today. The office features the latest in orthodontic technology and is the only source on Long Island offering the revolutionary SureSmile®, which incorporates 3D imaging and robotics and reduces treatment time from conventional braces by 40%. The office also offers special appliances for young kids that help to minimize orthodontic treatment later, surgical orthodontics, Invisalign®, InvisalignTeenTM, Damon and i-Cat. To learn more, visit www.drgellerman.com or call 631-427-8444. The office is conveniently located in the Village of Huntington at 165 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743.
