Back To School in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti MI? Don’t Let This Happen To You – Protect Your Smile!

Now that summer is over and everyone is back to school, Dr. James A McNamara and Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey at McNamara Orthodontics just wanted to take a minute to remind our patients to wear a mouth guard when playing fall sports, especially unorganized sports in your neighborhood.

Broken teeth at McNamara Orthodontics in Ann Arbor MI
Why everyone should wear a mouth guard while playing contact sports. This could be you if you don’t.

A mouth guard protects not only teeth, but your lips and cheeks while wearing braces. A mouth guard is your best protection against serious sports injuries. The next time youโ€™re in for a visit at McNamara Orthodontics we encourage you to ask us for a mouth guard! A mouth guard is your insurance policy to safeguard your long term dental health. Sports injuries can require major dental expense throughout your life. It only takes a second to pop one in to prevent loss or damage to teeth. Even though they may be uncomfortable to wear and tough to talk with, it is nothing compared to the discomfort you would experience in an accidentโ€ฆ so make sure you play it safe.

Please read The American Dental Association statement on mouth guards.

We hope this is a safe and productive school year for all our students! Let us know if you have any questions about sports safety while wearing braces. Leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you. Contact us to schedule an appointment to get your custom mouth guard.