{"id":64,"date":"2021-06-09T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2021-07-13T14:02:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T14:02:50","slug":"how-to-prevent-summer-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/09\/how-to-prevent-summer-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prevent Dental Emergencies This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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School\u2019s over, the weather is warmer, and the days are\nlonger \u2014 it\u2019s time to enjoy the freedoms of summer! Your family may have begun making\na list of all the activities to do and adventures to go on. While the sunny\nseason is an exciting time for everyone, your oral health could be at risk if\nyou don\u2019t take proper precautions. The last thing you want is a trip to your\nemergency dentist to ruin the fun. Read on for five ways you can prevent dental\nemergencies this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Monitor Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a crazy summer schedule, it can be challenging to stay\non top of your regular oral hygiene routine. Now that the children are out of\nschool, you may need to remind them that they still need to brush and floss\ndaily to prevent dental health problems. If you\u2019re going on vacation, make sure\nyou pack the essentials like toothbrushes, fluoride toothpaste, and floss so\neveryone can stay on track while on the go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage Healthy Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard to limit snacks during road trips or long\nflights since there\u2019s not much else to do. However, you can encourage healthy\nsnacking by swapping out the candy, chips, and soda with berries, apples,\ncarrots, and nuts. Make sure you pack lots of nutritious foods that kids can\ngrab quickly and easily during travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect Smiles with a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional summer sports like swimming, hiking, biking, and\nbasketball may be fun, but they put you at an increased risk of injuries<\/a>\nto the face and mouth. Common injuries involve broken or chipped teeth,\nfractured roots, and cut lips. You can prevent these accidents by wearing a\nmouthguard when participating in contact sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare a Dental Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter how many precautions you take, an accident could\nstill occur out of the blue. Be prepared to handle these unsettling situations by\npacking a dental emergency first aid kit with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n