{"id":56,"date":"2023-05-17T06:54:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T06:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2023-06-24T06:54:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T06:54:58","slug":"prevent-dental-emergencies-on-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/prevent-dental-emergencies-on-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Prevent Dental Emergencies on Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_209202958__1687589446_40508.jpg\" alt=\"Girls having fun on summer vacation\" class=\"wp-image-57\" width=\"295\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_209202958__1687589446_40508.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_209202958__1687589446_40508-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_209202958__1687589446_40508-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Summer is back again, so odds are you\u2019re eager for a well-deserved vacation. After all, fun in the sun is a great way to relieve stress from work or school! Still, you\u2019ll want to reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">urgent oral issues<\/a> during your trip. Things like toothaches and broken teeth would derail your plans. Luckily enough, your Garland dentist can help out. To that end, here are three great ways to prevent dental emergencies on summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Pool Safety Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming pools are a staple of summer vacations, whether at home or abroad. However, incidents around them often cause dental emergencies. Children can, for example, hit the pool\u2019s concrete ledge and break their teeth in the process. Similarly, they might run on slippery pool decks or dive into shallow water \u2013 serious accidents waiting to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given these facts, have the kids follow pool safety rules when they swim. Such guidelines ensure their smiles will stay uninjured for the watery fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill Up on Healthy Summer Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a summer trip, it\u2019s easy to be tempted by sugary foods. Maybe candy occupies your kids on a plane ride, or a hotel\u2019s desserts help you relax. However, these items put teeth at serious risk. Their sugar content causes tooth decay, which can trigger an unexpected emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid sugar-related dilemmas, keep healthy snacks handy for your vacation. For instance, make sure to pack seasonal fruits and veggies, cheeses, bottled water, and milk. These products have little-to-no sugar and can even strengthen smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Pre-Vacation Dental Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you leave an oral issue unchecked, it could trigger a dental emergency later. So, see your local dentist for a checkup before vacationing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Dental checkups offer top-quality preventive care. They treat small oral problems before they can worsen. Plus, they provide fluoride that strengthens teeth against future decay. A pre-trip visit, therefore, reduces the odds of an urgent oral situation on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental care before vacation is better for your schedule anyway. You see, it\u2019s easier to get off work and be away from school in the summer. Consequently, you can easily see the dentist without worrying about other commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s not that hard to prevent dental emergencies on summer vacation. You\u2019ll have a happier, more exciting trip by following tips like those above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/\"><em>Town Center Dental<\/em><\/a> <em>is based in Garland, TX<\/em>. <em>Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr<\/em>. <em>Teresa Knott<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><em>our practice strives to offer you the best possible dental care. To that end, we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services to each patient\u2019s unique smile. Our team is even equipped to perform emergency work like tooth extractions. <\/em><em>For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.towncenterdentalgarland.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(972)-530-5200.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is back again, so odds are you\u2019re eager for a well-deserved vacation. After all, fun in the sun is a great way to relieve stress from work or school! Still, you\u2019ll want to reduce the risk of urgent oral issues during your trip. Things like toothaches and broken teeth would derail your plans. 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