The children are quite prone to trauma of oral and facial region. The most common causes are fall, hit during playing, cycling and roadside accidents, Sometimes, a small negligence can lead to serious accidents, hampering quality of life of the child and family. Taking care of few small things can avoid many major and minor mishaps.

• Child should always be helped when he/she is learning to walk during 1 ½ to 3 years of age.
• When child is learning cycling, it should be supported.
• Instruct children not to keep hand in the pocket while climbing/coming down from the stairs.
• Road rules should be taught and followed strictly when they are growing.
• Excessively proclined teeth should be corrected by Orthodontic treatment.
• Special oral screens and occlusal splints can be fabricated by Dental Surgeons for children or young adults, who participate in athletic/sports events to reduce injuries to the dental and facial region.