Summer vacation is a time when you’d rather not be worrying about much of anything at all, so the last thing that you want is to suddenly have to deal with a dental emergency. Not only will you have to take time out of having fun to see a dentist, but if you’re traveling, you may also have to deal with someone you’ve never met before.
Thankfully, there are things you can do to minimize your chance of having a dental emergency. If you want to know more, here are a few examples.
Be Safe While Swimming
One of the biggest ways people wind up hurting themselves during summer is by doing something they shouldn’t while swimming. Running by the pool, for example, can very easily lead to a slip and fall, and diving where you shouldn’t is an easy way to plant face first into the pool floor.
There are also other swimmers, especially children, who may come up from the water unexpectedly when you don’t see them coming. If they collide with you, they could chip or crack a tooth.
For these reasons, it’s important to follow pool rules and do what you can to remain cautious.
Avoid Hard Foods
Barbecue ribs and hard candy are all delicious, but accidentally biting down on them the wrong way can cause you to potentially chip or crack a tooth. While indulging in new foods is one of the best parts of vacation, you should still be a little bit careful what you eat if you want to prevent a dental emergency.
See Your Dentist Before You Go
While it can sometimes seem like toothaches just suddenly appear, the fact is that they’re typically a consequence of long-standing oral infection. By seeing your dentist before you leave, you can make sure that you aren’t having to deal with a serious toothache while you’re on your trip.
About the Author
One of the first things that patients notice about Dr. Sujal Patel is his incredible dedication to his work. This is apparent not only in his deep knowledge of his field, but also in how he treats the patients that visit him each day. Dr. Patel originally studied dentistry in India before moving to the U.S., where he received his DDS from New York University. He continues his education to this day, maintaining membership in the American Dental Association.
If you have any questions about dental emergencies, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (972) 818-5649.