What can I do to prevent a concussion?
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Dr. Jerry Gordon answered:The potential for sports-related injuries is an unfortunate fact of life for today's athletes and even the part-time athlete or weekend warrior. Dental and facial injuries generally include broken, displaced, or knocked out teeth, especially the front teeth, lacerations or tears of the lips, broken jaws, and damage to the TMJ or jaw-joint. A blow to the chin or other part of the head can give rise to a concussion, an injury to the brain that can cause loss of consciousness, dizziness, or more severe complications. Evaluation and treatment of medical injuries, such as stabilization of all vital functions is the top priority after a sports-related injury.
Dentist prescribed, custom-made mouthguards are essential for the prevention of painful and costly sports-related dental and facial injuries, as well as possibly helping to prevent or reduce the severity of a concussion when the trajectory of the trauma involves displacement of the lower jaw.
The potential for sports-related injuries is an unfortunate fact of life for today's athletes and even the part-time athlete or weekend warrior. Dental and facial injuries generally include broken, displaced, or knocked out teeth, especially the... More -
Baptist Health South Florida answered:Concussions are caused by traumatic head injuries or accidents, so most can be avoided. When playing contact sports, it is important to correctly utilize the safety equipment provided. When driving, wear your seatbelt and adjust the headrest for your height. Remove obstacles in your home that could injure you, should you fall.Concussions are caused by traumatic head injuries or accidents, so most can be avoided. When playing contact sports, it is important to correctly utilize the safety equipment provided. When driving, wear your seatbelt and adjust the headrest for... More -
Dr. Mandip Dhamoon of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:A concussion is caused by head trauma, which is accidental and cannot be predicted. However, you can protect your head with a helmet or other protective devices during activities that may lead to head trauma, such as current types of sports or bike riding. Repeated concussions cause more damage than a single case of head trauma, so if you are affected by a concussion, it may be best to avoid high-risk activities and sports altogether. However, ask your neurologist for advice, since every case is different.
A concussion is caused by head trauma, which is accidental and cannot be predicted. However, you can protect your head with a helmet or other protective devices during activities that may lead to head trauma, such as current types of sports or bike... More
