{"id":96,"date":"2019-07-26T20:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2019-07-26T20:00:46","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:00:46","slug":"prevent-emergencies-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/26\/prevent-emergencies-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Avoid an Emergency Trip to the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\"woman\r\n\r\nWhen you\u2019re a parent, you always want what\u2019s best for your child, and that includes what\u2019s best for their teeth. You want to avoid having a dental emergency because it can scare your little one, and you don\u2019t want them to grow up being terrified of the dentist! Let\u2019s talk about 4 ways you can prevent having to make an extra trip to your emergency dentist\u2019s<\/a> office.\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Don\u2019t Use Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\r\nTeeth should pretty much only be used for chewing foods. Teach your child how to safely use scissors to cut things open, and that they should NEVER use their teeth as tools to open things. Also, don\u2019t use teeth to remove a lid from a bottle. Both of these activities can increase the chance of a tooth cracking, breaking, or even coming out completely. Even if that tooth is a baby tooth, it\u2019s important that it stay safe.\r\n

2. Limit Sugary Sports Drinks<\/h2>\r\nJust because sports drinks are popular in the summer doesn\u2019t make them safe. Sugary drinks can leave a sticky film called plaque on the teeth. When you go too long without brushing away that plaque, it can harden into tartar, which leads to gum disease and cavities. Substitute sports drinks for water to stay hydrated during the summer. If your kid insists on sports drinks, have them use a straw. This way, the drink bypasses the teeth, leading to less plaque.\r\n

3. Protect Teeth During Sports<\/h2>\r\nSpeaking of sports, make you\u2019re your child\u2019s teeth are well protected, especially during contact sports like football. You can do this by getting a custom mouthguard made at your dentist\u2019s office. It may be more expensive than a mouthguard you buy at the drugstore, but it will fit more precisely and protect your child\u2019s teeth more effectively. By doing this you can avoid a trip to your emergency dentist due to a tooth injury.\r\n

4. Visit the Dentist Every 6 Months<\/h2>\r\nKids don\u2019t generally like going to the dentist, but it\u2019s important that they go to get their teeth professionally cleaned. Their dentist can also check for cavities and get them treated early on, before they get worse down the road.\r\n\r\nAvoiding dental emergencies is the best way to keep your little one\u2019s smile in check. By instilling these habits in them, you can keep their smile happy and healthy for years to come!\r\n

About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Jayme Martinez earned his dental degree at Baylor College of Dentistry, and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Dallas County Dental Society. If you or your child encounter a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to come to Kessler Park Dental<\/a> in Dallas or call (214)-303-9969.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re a parent, you always want what\u2019s best for your child, and that includes what\u2019s best for their teeth. You want to avoid having a dental emergency because it can scare your little one, and you don\u2019t want them to grow up being terrified of the dentist! Let\u2019s talk about 4 ways you can prevent having to make an extra trip to your emergency dentist\u2019s office. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions\/98"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kesslerparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}