{"id":199,"date":"2023-06-08T02:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2025-03-20T17:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T17:02:34","slug":"prevent-summer-vacation-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/08\/prevent-summer-vacation-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Prevent Summer Vacation Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_246367828__2___1689732474_76064.jpg\" alt=\"family playing on the summer beach\" class=\"wp-image-200\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_246367828__2___1689732474_76064.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_246367828__2___1689732474_76064-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_246367828__2___1689732474_76064-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer vacation is a time when you\u2019d rather not be worrying about much of anything at all, so the last thing that you want is to suddenly have to deal with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>. Not only will you have to take time out of having fun to see a dentist, but if you\u2019re traveling, you may also have to deal with someone you\u2019ve never met before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are things you can do to minimize your chance of having a dental emergency. If you want to know more, here are a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Safe While Swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest ways people wind up hurting themselves during summer is by doing something they shouldn\u2019t while swimming. Running by the pool, for example, can very easily lead to a slip and fall, and diving where you shouldn\u2019t is an easy way to plant face first into the pool floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also other swimmers, especially children, who may come up from the water unexpectedly when you don\u2019t see them coming. If they collide with you, they could chip or crack a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, it\u2019s important to follow pool rules and do what you can to remain cautious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbecue ribs and hard candy are all delicious, but accidentally biting down on them the wrong way can cause you to potentially chip or crack a tooth. While indulging in new foods is one of the best parts of vacation, you should still be a little bit careful what you eat if you want to prevent a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See Your Dentist Before You Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can sometimes seem like toothaches just suddenly appear, the fact is that they\u2019re typically a consequence of long-standing oral infection. By seeing your dentist before you leave, you can make sure that you aren\u2019t having to deal with a serious toothache while you\u2019re on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things that patients notice about Dr. Sujal Patel is his incredible dedication to his work. This is apparent not only in his deep knowledge of his field, but also in how he treats the patients that visit him each day. Dr. Patel originally studied dentistry in India before moving to the U.S., where he received his DDS from New York University. He continues his education to this day, maintaining membership in the American Dental Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental emergencies, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cocodentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (972) 818-5649.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer vacation is a time when you\u2019d rather not be worrying about much of anything at all, so the last thing that you want is to suddenly have to deal with a dental emergency. 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