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Dental Trauma During Ski Vacations

Dental Trauma During Ski Vacations

The Tahoe and Truckee area has become a premier destination for winter sports, and the number of visitors to our area increases every year. Along with this increase in traffic comes a surge in injuries associated with alpine skiing and snowboarding. Trauma to the face due to collision is a more common winter sports injury than many people are aware. Here are some quick tips to keep your ski vacation as safe as possible this season.

  • Wear Head Protection

A helmet is one of the single most important accessories you can wear while skiing or snowboarding. While most ski helmets don’t offer significant protection for a direct frontal blow to the face, damage from collisions can be greatly reduced by wearing a helmet. If you or your kids are getting more extreme and aggressive on the slopes or in the park, consider wearing a full-face helmet to significantly increase protection of the face and jaw.

  • Treat Injuries Quickly

Injuries to the face and mouth can be extremely traumatic. It is important to assess the situation quickly and come up with an appropriate game plan. If you or your child suffers an injury to the teeth or jaw while skiing or snowboarding, you should contact us here at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center immediately. You might also want to read our article What do I do if I have a Dental Injury?. If the rider sustains significant damage or is in critical condition, dial 911.

 

We wish you and your family a safe and happy winter recreation season. If you do run into trouble, Dr. Martin and Dr. Appelblatt are here to help. An accurate assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are the keys to avoiding long-term dental complications and getting you back on the slopes after a dental injury.

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Great work and great staff! They made what was, to me, a scary procedure into something that I said was easy mid-way though. I’d highly recommend Dr. Martin and his staff.
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I highly recommend [Dr. Martin] and would not hesitate to drive back to Tahoe to have my son seen again (in fact, I already did!).
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If you have to have oral surgery for any reason, you couldn’t pick a better place than Tahoe Oral Surgery & Implant Center. The staff makes you feel welcome and Dr. Martin is lovely!!!!
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Dr. Martin and his office staff were extremely professional, their compassion and caring was awesome! I would recommend Dr. Martin to anyone in need of an oral surgeon.
Pam M., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and his staff have been and were during my procedure absolutely amazing and kind and professional. For … oral surgery, he and his staff are the best place to be taken care of.
Alison B., Truckee, CA
My daughter had her wisdom teeth out and everything about the experience was easy. The staff was efficient and responsive, and the procedure went just as expected. Highly recommend this practice!
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Dr. Martin is great, after having a wisdom tooth removed I had no problem or pain. I would highly recommend Tahoe Oral Surgery.
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I would highly recommend Dr. Martin if you need an Oral Surgeon. ESPECIALLY if you are dental phobic like me. If I felt comfortable and cared for, as petrified as I am about dentists, that says A LOT! You can trust them, they are seriously AWSOME!
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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
40165 Truckee Airport Road
#303 (2nd floor)
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5440

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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
591 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Suite D4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-4042
Daniel C. Martin, DDS your Truckee and Lake Tahoe Oral Surgeon

Proudly Offers the Following Oral Surgery Services:

Dental Implants, All-on-4™, Teeth-in-an-Hour™, Bone Grafting, Jaw Bone Health, Jaw Surgery, Jaw Bone Deterioration, Ridge Augmentations, Sinus Lift, Nerve Repositioning, Socket Preservation, Pre-prosthetic Surgery and treatment of Facial Trauma, and Oral Pathology.

Serving the following California and Nevada communities: Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove, Stateline NV, Sierraville.

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