Preventing Facial Injuries

Categories: Dental Health

Fort Worth Sports Dentistry Facial injuries occur all too often in the Fort Worth area. Mansfield Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Grand Prairie construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Texas 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 Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 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 817-274-7875 for mouthguard recommendations regarding your (or your child’s) specific sport.

Likewise, the Fort Worth workplace injury rate can be reduced with increased use of appropriate protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures. With respect to Arlington 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 dental consultation with Stephen Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. If you are having dental problems (functional or aesthetic) due to an untreated past injury, I can also develop an effective treatment plan.

My office is located at 909 W Mitchell St in Arlington, TX.

Contact Dr. Stephen Ratcliff

817-274-7875