We want to help you avoid dental emergencies if possible, which is why we want to offer a few tips for protecting your smile. From wearing a mouthguard to caring for your teeth, you can limit the risk of a chipped or knocked-out tooth. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about avoiding dental emergencies!
Wearing a Mouthguard
If you or your child play sports or engage in other activities that could damage teeth, such as boxing or martial arts, then you need to take precautions. With a mouthguard, you can provide a layer of protection to prevent injuries to the teeth, such as chips and cracks, and to lower the risk of a partially or fully avulsed tooth (knocked out). While you can easily purchase a store-bought option, we would like to discuss a consolation from our team, which can provide a durable and customized level of protection, helping you avoid injuries.
Keeping Teeth Strong
Another key way to keep teeth from injuries is to keep them strong. When we have weakened enamel and tooth decay, or even infected teeth, these tend to be more likely to become injured. You are also more likely to experience painful symptoms, such as toothaches. But with daily brushing and flossing, a diet low in sugar and high in fresh fruits and veggies and other items high in vitamins C and D, you can keep teeth more resistant to emergency situations!
Watching What You Eat
Another way to protect your teeth is to watch what you eat. Biting down on hard items like popcorn kernels or peach pits could risk chipping or cracking teeth, so try to avoid overly hard items. That includes chewing on ice! Also, be sure you cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet, as these ingredients could feed the bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum disease, which also weakens your smile and leaves it more vulnerable to injuries and emergencies.
We Can Treat Your Dental Emergency
If you have a dental emergency, such as a knocked out or damaged teeth, or even sudden pain in one, then reach out right away. We may be able to see you same-day for care! With the right treatments our team can take a close look at your smile and assess the severity of your injury. We then treat your teeth with options like a custom crown or even same-day dental bonding. If you have any questions about diagnosing or treating dental emergencies. Then do not hesitate to reach out today!
Talk to Our Team Today!
If you have a damaged tooth or one that aches, then see our team right away! Contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585 for our earliest appointment time. We proudly serve patients in surrounding communities and welcome your call.