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Styrt and Job urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, \nhigh-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth \nknocked out in sporting events this year. <strong><em>That\u2019s simply not acceptable.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth\u2019s safety this spring, \ncourtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.<br>\n2. Wear a helmet<br>\n3. Wear protective eyewear<br>\n4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin<br>\n5. Be alert, even as a spectator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these tips help. Drs. Styrt and Job will tell you that <strong><em>protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities<\/em><\/strong>. 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