Safe practices in work, sports, and recreation -- wearing a proper helmet when playing football -- may prevent some accidental injuries to the face or jaw.
Review Date: 10/25/2004
Reviewed By: Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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