{"id":174,"date":"2022-06-09T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2022-07-13T21:30:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T21:30:21","slug":"3-ways-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-in-goodlettsville-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/09\/3-ways-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-in-goodlettsville-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Dental Emergencies from Ruining Your Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_92850168__1657747648_88698.jpg\" alt=\"Person with a toothache\" class=\"wp-image-175\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_92850168__1657747648_88698.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_92850168__1657747648_88698-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_92850168__1657747648_88698-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the sweltering heat, you\u2019re probably good and ready for your summer vacation. It\u2019s pretty much the perfect time for a dip in the pool or a tan by the beach! Still, you should take steps to avoid tooth issues during fun in the sun. Otherwise, you could end up spending your getaway at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist\u2019s office<\/a>. To that end, here are three tips to prevent dental emergencies from Goodlettsville dentists. They\u2019ll help make sure your summer is truly restful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Checkups Beforehand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without trips, summer gives people more leeway for personal activities. Use that extra time to schedule dental checkups for you and the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, this visit will pay off overall. Letting your dentist treat dental issues earlier will make your family\u2019s teeth or gums less likely to act up on vacation. That means there\u2019ll be less chance of a mouth-related interruption to your swimming, snorkeling, or beach-reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor Summer Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you and your children take a summer break, mouth bacteria won\u2019t. Therefore, you\u2019ll all need to maintain your regular oral hygiene routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your vacation, remember the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bring the proper tools<\/strong>: Don&#8217;t forget to pack new toothbrushes and toothpaste.<\/li><li><strong>Daily teeth-cleaning reminders<\/strong>: Remind everyone that they still need to brush their teeth after breakfast and before bed, as well as floss daily.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare Oral Care Backups<\/strong>: There may be impromptu day trips where everyone must have disposable brushes and toothpaste in the car.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enforce Pool Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pool accidents are a big reason for dental emergencies. That said, enforce safety guidelines for yourself and the kids to lower the odds of an incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you could draft some rules to follow while at the pool. A good one would be to forbid running around slippery decks, as slipping and falling could break or loosen front teeth. Another is not diving in shallow water, as someone could easily hit their head and damage a tooth or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime allows many to relax and unwind for the days and events of later seasons. Avert dental emergencies with the tips above so you can experience the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/\"><em>Goodlettsville Smiles<\/em><\/a><em> is based in Goodlettsville, TN. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Deidra Harrison-McClain<\/em><\/a><em>, their team takes time to know every one of their dental patients. Their services span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including emergency treatments. The practice can meet almost any smile-based need, from dental checkups to dental implants. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlettsvillesmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>their website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(615)-819-1644.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given the sweltering heat, you\u2019re probably good and ready for your summer vacation. It\u2019s pretty much the perfect time for a dip in the pool or a tan by the beach! Still, you should take steps to avoid tooth issues during fun in the sun. Otherwise, you could end up spending your getaway at the [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Prevent Summer Dental Emergencies | Goodlettsville Smiles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may need help this summer to prevent dental emergencies in Goodlettsville. 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