{"id":365,"date":"2012-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/vacationing-be-prepared-for-dental-emergencies\/"},"modified":"2012-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-06-26T00:00:00","slug":"vacationing-be-prepared-for-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/vacationing-be-prepared-for-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacationing? Be Prepared For Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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PICTURE THIS:\u00a0 YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE BACKPACKED<\/strong> to a gorgeous mountain lake. You\u2019re about to do some early morning fishing when a family member starts complaining about a bad toothache! Argh! Few things can kill your vacation spirit faster than a dental problem or dental emergency. So here are a few tips for taking your teeth on vacation! <\/p>\n

Before You Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve been keeping your regularly scheduled appointments<\/strong>, this is probably not an issue. But if not, call <\/strong>us <\/strong>to make an appointment. As you know, most problems with your teeth or mouth happen gradually. If we can catch a developing issue before<\/em> you leave on your vacation, you probably won\u2019t need any of the other tips below. Second, consider making yourself a \u201cdental emergency kit\u201d<\/strong> to pack along on your vacation that includes the following: <\/p>\n

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  • Mouthguard(s)<\/strong> – A mouthguard prevents chipped or knocked out teeth. If your plans include any type of high adventure activities (or things as simple as skateboarding or other sports), consider taking a mouthguard.<\/li>\n
  • Floss<\/strong> – You were planning to bring floss along anyway for your nightly dental routine, right? We knew it.<\/li>\n
  • Pain Relievers\u00a0<\/strong> – Both topical and ingested (but don\u2019t use aspirin as topical pain relief as it can damage your gums).<\/li>\n
  • Orthodontic Wax<\/strong>\u00a0 – If anyone in your group has braces, you probably already know how important this is.<\/li>\n
  • Clove Oil & Sugarless Gum<\/strong> – See explanation below.<\/li>\n
  • Contact Information<\/strong> – Even if we aren\u2019t close by, you may need to contact us<\/strong> via phone or email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Some On-The-Spot Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Toothache<\/strong> – Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply an icepack to your cheek if it\u2019s swelling. It may be helpful to apply some topical pain reliever or dab clove oil on and around the tooth. If the pain persists, get a hold of us.<\/li>\n
    • Chipped, Broken, Or Knocked Out Teeth <\/strong>– Save the pieces\/tooth in milk or salt water and get to emergency care quickly. After an hour, odds decrease that the tooth will go back in where it belongs. If there\u2019s bleeding, put some gauze over the wound.<\/li>\n
    • Lost Filling <\/strong>– Here\u2019s a cool tip\u2014put sugarless (sugarless only!) gum in the spot the filling used to cover. This will keep the pain down and stop other things from getting stuck in the gap.<\/li>\n
    • Something Caught In Your Teeth<\/strong> – Rinse with warm water and gently floss. If it\u2019s not coming out, DON\u2019T try poking around with something sharp. Give us a call<\/strong> or seek out local care before it causes grief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Many Of The Same Tips<\/strong> (and more) In A Short Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aT6Wh2i9eK4&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] <\/p>\n

      When In Doubt, Contact Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      That\u2019s why you\u2019ll want to include our contact information in your emergency kit. We\u2019ll give you advice, or refer you to someone in the area if you need immediate care. We\u2019re here to help you and your family in any way we can. Keep in mind that if you are somewhere with internet access, you can always direct message us<\/strong> on our Facebook<\/strong> page! <\/p>\n

      Have a fantastic vacation, and thank you for being our valued patient!<\/h4>\n

      Any other tips YOU know about? Share them below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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