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The fall sport season is quickly approaching… Our local peewee leagues are gearing up to start, but before your kids head out the door, remember a few important safety items.

Anyone participating in a sport where there’s a risk of falling on your head making contact with another player or equipment should wear a mouth guard.

This includes sports such as football, basketball, hockey, gymnastics, and cheering.  A mouth guard helps absorb the shock from any sort of possible head trauma.  It can limit the risk for chipped or broken teeth, internal damage to a tooth, tooth loss, and even a broken jaw.

When you send your little one onto the field of play, remind them that the professionals use mouth protections, and they should too!

Kids love Halloween – it’s a time for dress up, treats and scary fun. But if you are a parent, you want your child to be safe and let’s not forget to keep your kids’ teeth safe on Halloween. Have your child eat a healthy meal before going out to trick or treat. They’ll be less likely to eat too much candy. Can you believe chocolate is the best candy choice for kids? Seventy-nine percent of dentists who give out candy on Halloween choose chocolates. Why? Candies that are hard and chewy tend to stick to teeth longer. So don’t forget to have your kids brush and floss afterwards!