{"id":127,"date":"2024-06-20T21:13:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2024-07-01T21:13:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T21:13:56","slug":"5-tips-for-avoiding-a-dental-emergency-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/20\/5-tips-for-avoiding-a-dental-emergency-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Avoiding a Dental Emergency This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer is finally here, which means it\u2019s time to slow down, kick back, and take a well-deserved break. But before you head out the door, make sure you haven\u2019t forgotten one of your most important assets: your smile. While the hottest season is best known for epic vacations and lazy days, it can easily be a danger to your oral health if you aren\u2019t prepared. Here are a few ways to protect your mouth this summer so you can relax during your time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Visit the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are leaving town or chilling out at home, summer is the perfect time to schedule your semi-annual dental checkup. That way, you can get your teeth squeaky clean before you start snapping all those vacation selfies; plus, you won\u2019t have to worry about being sidelined by an unexpected cavity or other dental emergency<\/a>. Furthermore, if you do need any dental work done, you\u2019ll have more time to recover before it\u2019s time to get back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Healthier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While summertime has no shortage of sweet and sticky treats, don\u2019t throw your diet out the window. It\u2019s fine to indulge in the occasional ice cream cone or saltwater taffy but be sure to balance it out with a variety of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, and lean meats. Be careful about what you drink, too. Sports drinks, fruit juices, sodas and slushes are all refreshing on a hot day, but they can all damage your teeth, so be sure to follow them with water and limit how much you consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Pool Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pools are a great way to cool down during these sweltering months, but they can put your oral health at risk for several reasons. Excessive chlorine exposure can cause permanent tooth discoloration, so be sure to keep your mouth closed when you swim. Do not run on slippery pool decks, as it can be easy to fall and injure your mouth and be careful when jumping in or out of the water, especially around hard pool edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack it Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you will be traveling, don\u2019t forget to pack a dental emergency kit that includes the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n