Prevention

Lessen the risk of human bites.

• Use mouth guards in sports.
  
  
• Avoid fights and other interpersonal conflicts. Usually this is connected to getting treatment or counseling for excess alcohol use.
  
  
• Keep a close eye on toddlers who may bite a younger sibling or playmate.
  
  
• Institutionalized people who bite themselves or others may require protective face shields.
  
  
• Avoid biting your fingernails and sucking on or "kissing" open wounds.