Are you wearing your mouthguard this summer?

With summer in full force, Dr. Baruffi and our team at Southcenter Dental thought today would be a great time to remind all our athletes to take care of both their mouth while participating in sports - especially contact sports - this summer.

Only by using a mouth guard can people avoid serious sports injuries. The next time you're in for a visit with Dr. Baruffi, we encourage you to ask us for a mouth guard! In addition, here are five quick tips for keeping yourself and your kids safe during sport activities.

• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eyewear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant, even as a spectator

We hope you're enjoying your summer, and invite you all to share your summer photos on our Facebook page!