{"id":264,"date":"2024-08-05T17:26:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T17:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2025-01-15T19:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:52:36","slug":"back-to-school-dental-emergencies-5-dental-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/05\/back-to-school-dental-emergencies-5-dental-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Dental Emergencies? Not with These 5 Dental Safety Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Little girl looking back and smiling before heading to school\" class=\"wp-image-265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Preparing your kid for going back to school takes a lot of work. It\u2019s plenty of chaos for even the most diligent of planners, so a pediatric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a> is the last thing you want to deal with! A few simple teeth-oriented safety tips can save you and your child from unwanted surprises. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 there\u2019s plenty your pediatric dentist can do to help out, too. Keep reading for five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/childrens-dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">preventative<\/a> care tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventative Dental Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists actually have an entire category of services devoted to preventing dental disasters before they happen. Preventative dentistry involves the most well-known type of dental appointment: checkups and cleanings. Biannual checkups allow your pediatric dentist to identify red flags before they become serious problems, and biannual cleanings allow them to remove plaque and tartar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pediatric dentists can also give your kid\u2019s teeth a protective boost with a fluoride treatment, which helps ward off cavities and tooth decay. Basically, a quick pre-school check-in is well worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At-Home Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pediatric dentists excel at getting rid of cavity-causing plaque, tartar, and bacteria, but they can\u2019t clean your child\u2019s teeth every day. To stop bacteria from building to dangerous levels, you\u2019ll have to enforce regular brushing and flossing habits at home. This means brushing twice a day, flossing once per day, and taking your child to those biannual preventative visits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in An Athletic Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest. After cavities, accidental injuries are probably the most likely to endanger your child\u2019s teeth. And while sports are a fantastic pastime, this is where dental damage is most likely to occur. Pediatric dentists know this, which is why many offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/athletic-mouthguards.html\">athletic mouthguards<\/a> customized for your active Olympian. Ask your pediatric dental team about crafting one before \u201cfriendly warm-up season\u201d transitions into \u201ccompetitive tournament season\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack Smile-Friendly Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food won\u2019t singlehandedly solve all dental concerns, but strategic snacking choices can help protect teeth against cavities and infection. Crunchy greens like celery and lettuce, for example, prompt saliva production, which helps the mouth stay nice and clean. Calcium rich dairy products like yogurt and cheese build strong pearly whites and choosing water over sugary alternatives adds a sparkle of fluoride to meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your Dentist Promptly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These back-to-school safety tips for your kids\u2019 teeth will go a long way. However, if your child does experience a dental emergency, it\u2019s important to contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Oral complications can develop quickly, and the longer you wait, the more difficult they can be to treat. Preventive care is best for preventing dental emergencies, but swift diagnosis and treatment is best for dealing with an active dental emergency!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dr. Glen\u2019s Happy Teeth, we\u2019re proud to have specialists on staff who are highly qualified to provide a comprehensive set of dental services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/meet-dr-glen-shanock.html\">Dr. Glen<\/a> himself is our pediatric dentist extraordinaire and would be happy to help you and your child get ready for the back-to-school season! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> our office, call 516-517-0331.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing your kid for going back to school takes a lot of work. It\u2019s plenty of chaos for even the most diligent of planners, so a pediatric dental emergency is the last thing you want to deal with! 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