Enjoy the Thrill of the Game While Playing It Safe!

With the warmer weather, we are spending more time outside playing the sports we love! Each year, the increase in activity marks an increase in traumatic injuries to the mouth and jaw. One of the very best and least expensive ways to protect yourself is to wear a mouth guard - to save teeth and protect jaws.

Did you know that 84% of sports teams do not require that children and young adults wear a protective mouth guard? And how about those who are casually participating in the sports of their choice? Are they wearing a mouth guard? Doubtful.

According to the American Dental Association, "Last year, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation (NYSSF) forecasted that more than 3 million teeth would be knocked out in youth sporting events. They also reported that athletes who don’t wear mouth guards are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth. Sixty-seven percent of parents admitted that their children do not wear a mouth guard during organized sports."

A recent survey conducted by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) found that 84% of children do not wear mouth guards while playing organized sports because they are not required to wear them, even though they may be required to wear other protective materials, such as helmets and shoulder pads.

The advantages of wearing a mouth guard

which fits your mouth:

 

1. It fits and covers your teeth and gums.

2. It holds your teeth in place.

3. It resists tearing and allows for normal speech and breathing.

4. It is relatively inexpensive.

5. It dramatically decreases the risk of oral injuries.

Why isn't everyone wearing a mouth guard

while playing sports?

Please contact our office to learn more:

410-535-4050

301-855-1008

 

Infection Control for the Safety and Well-Being of All

 

 

Infection control has become a hot topic in the news, as it well should be. Vitally important precautions and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of all - our valued patients and our team members. The Dargan and Miller, D.D.S. team would like to take this opportunity to share about the safeguards we have in place.

In keeping with the recommendations put forth by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association (ADA) we do the following:

 

 

 

1. Before a patient enters the examining room, all surfaces are cleaned and decontaminated, including the dental chair, dental light, drawer handles and counter tops.

 

 

 

2. Non-disposable items like the dental tools are cleaned and sterilized between patients to kill microorganisms. This keeps disease and viruses from spreading and protects your health. Once dental instruments are sterilized, they are packaged and cannot be touched directly until ready to use - by gloved hands.

 

3. Disposable items like needles or gauze are placed in special bags or containers.

 

4. Infection control precautions also require all dental staff involved in patient care to use appropriate protective garb such as gloves, masks, and gowns. After each patient, disposable wear like the gloves and masks are discarded. Before seeing the next patient, the members of the treatment team wash their hands and put on a new pair of gloves.

 

We want you to feel confident about visiting our safe office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us:

410-535-4050 or 301-855-1008.