{"id":709,"date":"2023-06-15T18:54:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2023-07-31T18:54:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T18:54:55","slug":"how-to-prevent-a-dental-emergency-from-ruining-your-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/15\/how-to-prevent-a-dental-emergency-from-ruining-your-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Prevent a Dental Emergency from Ruining Your Summer Vacation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Regardless of your destination, your travel plans may include things like \u201ctry the local cuisine\u201d or \u201csleep in each morning.\u201d One thing that isn\u2019t on your itinerary is \u201cexperience a dental injury.\u201d Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t happen. Since handling a dental emergency<\/a> away from home can be especially stressful, it\u2019s important to take proactive measures to protect your smile. Therefore, keep reading to learn how to prevent a dental emergency from ruining your summer vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Wear a Mouthguard During Summer Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re playing beach volleyball, water polo, or another summer sport, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you wear a mouthguard. In fact, even if you\u2019re participating in a sport that isn\u2019t a contact one, like skateboarding or surfing, you should wear a mouthguard to avoid a dental emergency. It may seem a bit excessive at first, but it\u2019s the best way to protect your teeth and gums from a rogue ball or an accidental fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Don\u2019t Consume Sugar in Excess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lemonade and soda are two summer staples. Unfortunately, they have something else in common: they are loaded with sugar. This sweetener can quickly erode your enamel, increasing your risk of tooth decay and, in turn, a painful toothache. So, while you don\u2019t have to avoid beverages like these entirely, it is a good idea to opt for water most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Commit to a Solid Oral Hygiene Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, you need to brush and floss consistently even on vacation. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be vulnerable to numerous dental injuries, from cavities and gum disease to damaged restorations. Therefore, you need to maintain healthy habits during the entirety of your trip, starting with brushing for two full minutes twice a day and extending to flossing and rinsing with mouthwash each evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4: Pack a Dental Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When packing your bag, don\u2019t forget to include a small dental emergency kit. In addition to gauze, an over-the-counter pain reliever, and your dentist\u2019s phone number, pack a small container to store a restoration or tooth as well as Orajel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

LIC Dental Associates<\/a> is different than any other dental office in the best ways possible. For example, we designed our practice with a high-end resort in mind, so it feels more like you\u2019re visiting the spa when you come to visit us. Furthermore, we offer convenient hours, including evenings and Saturdays, so you don\u2019t have to adjust your schedule to us. Of course, our exceptional dentists also offer a wide range of treatments in-house. That way, you don\u2019t have to go anywhere else \u2013 we\u2019re your dental home. If you want to learn more about our team and how we can help protect your smile, schedule an appointment via our website<\/a> or by phone at (718) 530-6539<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regardless of your destination, your travel plans may include things like \u201ctry the local cuisine\u201d or \u201csleep in each morning.\u201d One thing that isn\u2019t on your itinerary is \u201cexperience a dental injury.\u201d Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t happen. Since handling a dental emergency away from home can be especially stressful, it\u2019s important to take […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=709"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":711,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/709\/revisions\/711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}