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Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. But 67 percent admitted that their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard when participating in organized sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. That’s why Geller and Cohen Orthodontics is helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. Ask us—Drs. Gellar and Cohen will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this spring. Please remind them to:
• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator
All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Drs. Geller and Cohen are trying to achieve.
Give us a call or contact us on Facebook if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment at Geller and Cohen Orthodontics.
Do you love trivia? Do you love winning prizes? Our doctors and team at Geller and Cohen Orthodontics are pleased to announce something that you should find enjoyable, Winter Wonderland Trivia! During your next appointment, answer trivia questions and you just might become the proud owner of a brand new iPod touch. The contest runs until February 28, 2011, so make sure and schedule your next visit right away!
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact our office, or you can always comment on the Geller and Cohen Orthodontics Facebook page.
Dr. Mark S. Geller, who was born in St. Louis and raised in Oklahoma City, has made his home in the Dallas area since 1969. He enjoys creating beautiful smiles and healthy bites that build a strong foundation for oral health—while also increasing the individual's self esteem. Dr. Geller also finds great pleasure in the personal relationships that are formed over the course of orthodontic care. He is truly gratified by the number of family members he has had the privilege to treat. For his work, he has earned the Best Dentist Award from both D Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Geller and his wife Madeleine have been happily married for 36 years, and have three daughters (Ashley, Allison & Kerri) and three grandchildren (Charlie, Isabel & Griffin). Dr. Geller enjoys tennis, biking, swimming and aerobics.
