Protective Measures and Prevention in Keeping Your Children Safe from Facial Fractures and Injuries, Advice from Dr Andrew Horowitz, DMD, MD
Released on: August 20, 2008, 7:17 am
Press Release Author: Prana Marketing
Industry: Healthcare
Press Release Summary: Dr. Andrew Horowitz D.M.D, MD gives advice on how to minimize your childs injuries
Press Release Body: From the infant who is beginning to walk, to the adolescent learning to ride their bicycles, to the teenager playing soccer, childhood injuries are common place. Prevention is our best treatment. Facial fractures make up 5% of all fractures that occur. The incidence of tooth avulsion can be as high as 16%. Nearly 5 million teeth will be lost by children due to injuries in the US this year. In a study over a 2 year period, 1870 patients with facial lacerations were investigated. The largest number occurred in children under 9 years of age. These are real problems that can't be eliminated, but can certainly be reduced The following are some suggestions to minimize these injuries: 1. Prevent children from climbing or playing on furniture or stairs 2. Maintain all doorways and entryways free of all toys 3. Cushion all table top corners 4. Make sure children wear protective gear: helmets, appropriate facemasks, or mouthguards when participating in activities such as tricycle/bicycle riding and sports participation.
In the unlikely event your child has sustained an injury and he or she is unconscious, disoriented, nauseated, dizzy or otherwise incapacitated, call 911 immediately. Otherwise, contact your nearest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (Oral Surgeon) They are the specialists who have had extensive training in the treatment and emergency care for teeth, mouth, jaws, and associated facial structures. Dr. Horowitz practices at New York Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Scarsdale, New York (914) 472-0100 and is available for interviews. For more information about this topic or to set up an interview with Dr. Andrew Horowitz, please contact: Angela Thomas or Lidan Long at (201) 503-1333 or Angela@pranamarketing.com or Lidan@pranamarketing.com
About Andrew Horowitz, M.D., D.M.D. Dr. Andrew Horowitz has both medical and dental degrees. He earned his dental degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with additional training in General Surgery. Dr. Horowitz specializes in dental implantology, maxillofacial pathology, bone grafting, and reconstructive and facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Horowitz has authored articles and publications on the utilization of 3D Computer Guided Dental Implantology and minimally invasive dental implant surgery. He has lectured both locally and nationally on the subject. Dr. Horowitz is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the New York State Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Horowitz maintains active certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. He is currently an active faculty member at Columbia University Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, as well as, White Plains Hospital Center in White Plains, New York. Dr. Horowitz currently practices at New York Oral, Maxillofacial, and Implant Surgery, PC, located in Scarsdale, New York. He resides in Chappaqua, New York, with his wife and two children.
2022
