{"id":48,"date":"2020-09-17T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacedental.com\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2020-09-17T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T19:00:00","slug":"dental-emergency-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/dental-emergency-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Prevent Against Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anyone who has experienced a dental emergency<\/a>\nknows just how frustrating, inconvenient, and uncomfortable they can be. If you\naren\u2019t taking steps to protect and keep your smile healthy, you are more likely\nto experience a dental emergency in the future. That\u2019s why your dentist is here\nto help. Continue reading to learn some tips that can help you keep your smile\nhealthy and prevent anything from going wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maintain a Good Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be brushing your teeth twice and flossing once\nevery single day. The best time to brush your teeth is as soon as you wake up\nin the morning and last thing before you go to bed. Brush for at least two minutes.\nMouthwash is also a great addition because it helps to wash away food debris\nand bacteria from hard to reach places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice Pain or Changes to Your Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a bad toothache that suddenly goes away, you\naren\u2019t out of the woods. Tooth infections can actually kill the nerve inside of\nthe tooth. Even though it may seem like the infection is gone, it could only be\ngetting worse. If left untreated, you could lose your tooth and the infection could\neven spread to other areas. Any changes to the tissue in your mouth should be\naddressed by your dentist to ensure that everything is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduce Sugar Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As much as we all like to enjoy our sugary treats, they\nincrease the acidity in your mouth and can lead to problems like enamel erosion\nand tooth decay. Even though you don\u2019t need to cut them completely out of your\ndiet, it is best if you save them for occasions. Including them as part of one\nof your main meals can also help to reduce damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Your Dental<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about seeing a dentist is that they can\ncatch dental issues before they become emergencies. For instance, if your\ndentist catches a cavity and fills it now, you may be able to avoid a root\ncanal in the future. Make sure that you are going in for a checkup and cleaning\napproximately every six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re involved in contact sports, it\u2019s a good idea to\nwear a mouthguard in order to reduce the risk of dental injuries if you get a\nblow to the face. Wearing one can prevent chips, cracks, and even knocked out\nteeth. By investing in a custom-made mouthguard from your dentist now, you can\navoid future restorative dental treatments and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearly every part of your body requires water to function\nproperly. Your mouth is no different. You need plenty of water in order to\nproduce the saliva to maintain your oral health. Water also helps to wash away\nfood debris and bacteria that gets left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By remembering and abiding by these tips, you can prevent\nthings from going wrong. Think of your smile now so you don\u2019t encounter a\ndental emergency in your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nAhmed Saad<\/a> provides a wide variety of services, including emergency dental\ncare, at his practice in Vienna, VA. He earned his dental doctorate from the\nUniversity of Southern California School of Dentistry and has been working in\nthe dental field for over 15 years. For more information on caring for your\nsmile or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Saad, visit his website<\/a> or call (703)\n938-6800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has experienced a dental emergency knows just how frustrating, inconvenient, and uncomfortable they can be. If you aren\u2019t taking steps to protect and keep your smile healthy, you are more likely to experience a dental emergency in the future. That\u2019s why your dentist is here to help. Continue reading to learn some tips […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}