{"id":403,"date":"2014-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/5-items-to-have-on-hand-in-case-of-a-dental-emergency\/"},"modified":"2014-04-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-16T00:00:00","slug":"5-items-to-have-on-hand-in-case-of-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/5-items-to-have-on-hand-in-case-of-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Items To Have On Hand In Case Of A Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" OUR TEETH DEAL<\/strong> with a lot when we\u2019re out and about. Basketball games, pie-eating contests, rogue popcorn kernels… it\u2019s a rough life. Usually our teeth are strong enough (or we\u2019re lucky enough) to not suffer any major problems. However, accidents happen<\/strong>. And fortune favors the prepared, so here are some tips for guarding yourself against dental emergencies. <\/p>\n

You\u2019re Less Likely To Suffer A Dental Emergency If You…<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Wear a mouth guard during sports<\/li>\n
  • Keep good, regular care of your teeth and gums<\/li>\n
  • Keep your regularly scheduled appointments to check on teeth and dental work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Just In Case, Here Are Five Items To Have On Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"\"Keep these items in a little dental emergency kit that you can keep on hand\u2014at home, in you car, and while you travel. Painkiller<\/strong>: An all-natural topical painkiller that many people find useful is clove oil. Remember, NEVER put aspirin right ON the tooth. Orthodontic wax<\/strong>: It\u2019s handy even if you don\u2019t have braces. In case of a popped-off filling, you can use wax to cover the gap until you get it repaired. Floss<\/strong>: This is handy if something uncomfortable gets wedged between teeth. Gauze<\/strong>: In case of a knocked-out or loose tooth, you can put the tooth back in place, and bite on some gauze to keep it there until you get professional care. Our contact info<\/strong>: Be ready to contact us<\/strong>. If you\u2019re on vacation, we can give you professional advice and maybe refer you to someone nearby. <\/p>\n

    Are You Going On A Vacation This Summer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Remember the tips above. If it\u2019s time for your check-up, visit us before your trip<\/strong>. Nothing ruins a vacation day faster than dental trauma. Pack an emergency dental kit, and then keep it around when you get back from vacation. You never know when it will be handy! <\/p>\n

    Here Is One Other Person\u2019s Ideas Too<\/h4>\n

    We don\u2019t endorse the content below, but there\u2019s some good info here… Let us know where you\u2019re going on vacation below! We\u2019d also LOVE to see your photos<\/strong>. You can share them on our Facebook<\/strong> page. <\/p>\n

    Thanks for being a valued part of our practice. Stay safe, and have fun!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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