Originally Posted by
daven1986
while it may seem a silly question to you guys, I'd rather be a little over cautious than get my face messed up.
Either way, thanks for the info even though it was wrapped in sarcasm.
Naw, not a silly question, I just don't have a serious answer. Debates about this topic rage on because the problem is there isn't any definitive data on these issues. It comes down to opinion and preference.
As for full-face helmets, not sure of any cycling-specific ones... motorcycle helmets are probably your best bet, but most likely it would be overkill.