Play it safe this spring, from Skyland Smiles

With spring here, many children, teens and adults in Vernon and Sparta will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of spring sports! April is National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, Dr. Joseph Lohner and our dedicated team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this spring, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact Skyland Smiles. Stay safe and have fun!

Free Consultations with Dr. Lohner

From February 1st until June 1st, the offices of Dr. Joseph H. Lohner, located in Vernon and Sparta NJ, will be offering FREE orthodontic consultations. All you need to do is visit www.Braces.org and download the American Association of Orthodontists' free initial orthodontic consultation coupon.

Learn more about Dr. Lohner and our staff by visiting our website and our Facebook Page. Give us a call if you have any questions. We look forward to your visit!

Connect with the Braces Brigade!

At Skyland Smiles, our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.
Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

Our team at Skyland Smiles encourages you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Dr. Lohner!