{"id":225,"date":"2025-05-01T19:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desertspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=225"},"modified":"2025-06-20T19:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:17:17","slug":"avoid-dental-emergency-follow-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.desertspringsdental.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/01\/avoid-dental-emergency-follow-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Avoid a Dental Emergency? Follow These Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Of course you would prefer to avoid a dental emergency<\/a> if at all possible, right? Especially now that summer is in full swing and you may have a trip or two coming up. As great as your dentist is, you probably don\u2019t want to spend your free time in the treatment chair when the weather is warm and clear! Follow these tips, and you\u2019ll reduce your risk of encountering unpleasant oral problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Seriously! Studies show that getting a professional checkup and cleaning every six months significantly lowers your odds of developing cavities, gum disease, and infections, while also increasing <\/em>the likelihood of catching oral illnesses early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brush and Floss Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t support professional care with regular at-home hygiene, however, then you could very well end up needing that emergency appointment. Bacteria accumulate in your mouth on a daily basis, not every six months, so it\u2019s important to mitigate build up by brushing twice per day and flossing at least once per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Aftercare Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you want to enhance your smile with dental cosmetics, or maybe you need some restorative work to replace a gap in your smile. Whatever the case, if your dentist gives you aftercare instructions, you should follow them to a T. Otherwise you could experience treatment failure that requires urgent attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you play sports? Or have a little one that gets a little too excited around slippery pools? Then it\u2019s worth investing in a mouthguard. Your dentist can provide you with a customized one that will help protect your teeth from rough impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Use Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you want to pry off a bottlecap or open up a snack bag, it can be tempting to use the closest available object \u2013 your teeth! This could easily end with you breaking or chipping a tooth, though, so resist the impulse and simply use a tool that was designed for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not be able to completely prevent accidents or other urgencies from happening, but a little caution can go a long way. Follow these hot tips and ask your dentist for more recommendations, and your pearly whites will thank you this summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shandy Condie<\/a> is a highly experienced dentist who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Known for her compassionate care and gentle touch, Dr. Condie makes patient comfort a priority, and will do everything she can to make sure you feel comfortable in her office. To schedule a checkup and cleaning or request an emergency appointment, contact her office<\/a> at 480-780-9080.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Of course you would prefer to avoid a dental emergency if at all possible, right? Especially now that summer is in full swing and you may have a trip or two coming up. As great as your dentist is, you probably don\u2019t want to spend your free time in the treatment chair when the weather […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Avoid a Dental Emergency | Desert Springs Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental emergencies can be uncomfortable and unpleasant, to say the least. 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