{"id":1343,"date":"2019-02-18T00:39:37","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T00:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2019-02-26T18:36:10","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T18:36:10","slug":"emergency-dentist-explains-best-ways-prevent-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/18\/emergency-dentist-explains-best-ways-prevent-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist Explains Best Ways to Prevent Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to the most common dental diseases, including\ntooth decay and gum disease, prevention is king. When you know the best\nprevention techniques, which is essentially daily oral care and routine dental\nvisits, you\u2019re already most of the way there to achieving long-term oral\nhealth. When it comes to dental emergencies, prevention is just as important.\nOf course, the tips to know aren\u2019t always so clear, which is why an emergency dentist<\/a>\nis prepared to lay them out for you in better detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Use a Mouthguard When Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common causes of knocked-out teeth is sporting\ninjuries. Whether you\u2019re playing football, basketball or another sport that has\na high potential for facial injury, wearing a mouthguard is incredibly\nimportant to preventing an emergency. While boil-and-bite mouthguards are\nwidely accessible in sporting good and department stores, they don\u2019t last for\nvery long nor offer the best level of protection. If you\u2019re looking for a\nlong-term solution, custom-made mouthguards made by a dentist will offer the\nbest protection and provide better durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Cautious When Eating Crunchy or Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re eating a flatbread pizza or sucking on a hard\ncandy, cracking a tooth can be a lot easier to do than you\u2019d think. This is particularly\ntrue if your tooth was already damaged as a result of long-term erosion or\ndecay. The best way to prevent damaging your tooth is to avoid tough foods\naltogether. However, if you must indulge, make sure that you always take\ncareful bites and cut food into smaller pieces if necessary. At the very least\nyou should opt out of eating hard candies which are not only likely to cause a\ncracked tooth, but expose your tooth to sugar for long periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Break Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, dental emergencies can occur just by\nhaving a bad habit you wouldn\u2019t think twice about. For example, chewing on your\nnails, pen caps, pencils and on ice cubes can all result in a cracked or\nchipped tooth. If you have a nail-biting problem, keep your nails trimmed and\nbuffed or take on a new habit that keeps your hands busy. Chew sugarless-gum instead\nof inedible objects or rock-hard ice cubes, as doing so will keep saliva production\nhigh and bacteria at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commit to Regular Dental Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t talk about harm reduction without also mentioning\nroutine dental visits. By coming in for a checkup every six months, dentists\ncan confirm many aspects of your oral health. For example, they can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n