Facial injuries occur all too often in Pennsylvania. Lancaster Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, local construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Pennsylvania motorists sustain injuries in collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face.
Serious facial injuries can affect the victim’s ability to eat, breathe, and speak. Because of the essential physical processes at risk, a person who has suffered a facial injury should receive medical care as soon as possible. Injuries to the mouth are treated by general dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
At White Family Dental, we are advocates of preventative family dentistry. As a result, we strongly advocate the use of protective equipment for every type of sport, whether it is a team sport or individual activity. Call us at 717-367-1336 for mouthguard recommendations regarding your (or your child’s) specific sport.
Likewise, the Pennsylvania workplace injury rate can be reduced with increased use of appropriate protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures. With respect to Pennsylvania area motor vehicle injuries, the following instructions bear repetition: Wear your seatbelt and don’t send or read text messages while driving!
If you have suffered a recent injury to your face, mouth or jaw, schedule a cosmetic dental consultation with Dr. Ed White of White Family Dental. If you are having dental problems (functional or aesthetic) due to an untreated past injury, I can also develop an effective treatment plan. Afraid of the dentist? We offer sedation dentistry to make sure you have a relaxing visit.
My office is located at 100 Continental Dr in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
-Dr. Ed White
