Urgent dental care tends to be disruptive, especially on summer vacations. At a time where you want to swim in the pool or tan by the beach, you’re forced to see your emergency dentist for treatment. It’s obvious that you’d rather avoid such a situation. Thankfully, your dentist can help you: Here’s a summary of three ways to prevent dental emergencies in Greenfield. Practice them this season so you’ll have genuine fun in the sun!
Schedule Regular Checkups
Since most people have more flexible schedules during summer, attend a dental checkup (or two) before your trip. Doing so will let dentists take care of any potential oral issues ahead of time. Plus, they can clean and strengthen your teeth to make them more resistant to unhealthy foods and drinks.
You should generally schedule routine dentist appointments at least twice every six months. However, the frequency can increase depending on patient needs.
Monitor Summer Oral Hygiene
Since most people have more flexible schedules during summer, attend a dental checkup (or two) before your trip. Doing so will let dentists take care of potential oral issues ahead of time. Plus, they can clean and strengthen your teeth to make them more resistant to unhealthy foods and drinks.
You should generally schedule dentist appointments at least twice every six months. However, the frequency can increase depending on patient needs.
Also, pack new toothbrushes and toothpaste for your journey in a travel kit. In case of a road trip, put disposable brushes and toothpaste in your car as well.
Prepare an Emergency Dental Kit
Despite your best efforts, accidents will inevitably happen. Someone will suffer a slip, fall, or other injuries that need attention. Still, you can reduce the chance of these wounds evolving into full-blown dental emergencies. Pack an emergency kit with the right supplies to handle sudden dental problems. These supplies might include the following items:
- A paper or card showing your dentist’s phone number (both office and emergency numbers)
- Gauze (to stem bleeding from injury)
- Handkerchiefs (for holding sensitive or broken tooth parts)
- Saline solution (in which to place a knocked-out tooth)
- Small container with a lid (another place to put a missing or broken tooth)
Most of us have things we’d rather do than wait in an emergency dentist’s office. That said, keep the guidelines above so your summer won’t involve that situation.
About the Practice
The Advanced Dental Treatment Center is a top Greenfield, WI practice. Led by Drs. Shah and Carini, it emphasizes comfort, customer service, and dental expertise. Though strongly focused on preventive care, they also provide cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental treatments. From checkups to implants to veneers, they have what it takes to help any smile. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them at their website or by phone at (414)-209-7463.