{"id":6,"date":"2019-12-13T17:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T17:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-01-13T17:36:55","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T17:36:55","slug":"dentist-and-preventing-emergencies-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/13\/dentist-and-preventing-emergencies-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prevent a Dental Emergency While Traveling for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you find yourself traveling this holiday season, you\nwill need to make sure you have all your dental necessities, including a\ntoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. Unfortunately, even with all\nthese tools, you can still face a dental emergency if you\u2019re not careful. Everything\nfrom sugary candies to your favorite hard-shelled nuts can send you rushing to\na local dentist\u2019s office in need of help. To prevent this from happening, your dentist<\/a>\nshares 5 ways you can better protect your smile while staying at your grandma\u2019s\nhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Chew on Your Nails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress is synonymous with the holidays. As cheery and joyful\nas this time of year can be, you might find yourself gnawing on your perfectly\npainted nails if you don\u2019t enjoy crowded malls or listening to your parents and\ntheir siblings argue over politics at the dinner table. Instead of ruining the\ninvestment you made in having your nails painted specifically for the holidays,\nreach for sugarless gum instead. Not only will it keep your nails looking\nbeautiful, but it will also prevent wear and tear on your tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Grandma\u2019s Hard Candy Bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You see it every year \u2013 the crystal bowl full of hard, tasty\ncandies that are just begging to be eaten. In the past, you\u2019ve never avoided it\nbut this year, if you want to keep from cracking, breaking, or fracturing a\ntooth, you may want to pass. Although these sweet treats taste yummy, their\nsugar content can cause cavities and tooth decay to develop. Not to mention the\npotential damage you can cause to your teeth that can result in a trip to the\ndentist for a crown or root canal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Open Packages with Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth should only tear through food, not packages or\ncontainers. You may find yourself struggling with a particular present come\nChristmas morning, but instead of bringing it to your mouth to try and open,\nsimply ask for a pair of scissors to do the trick. Using your teeth as tools\ncan wear down the enamel and even cause serious damage to your pearly whites.\nAvoid the possible risk and stick to the instruments that are made to do this\nkind of job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just Like Hard Candy, Avoid the Chewy Ones, Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe it\u2019s not a hard candy bowl but a chewy candy one\ninstead. Whether your grandma has numerous bowls of sugar sitting around the\nhouse waiting for eager hands to grab or not, it\u2019s best if you act as if they\u2019re\nnot there. Sticky, chewy candies can sit on your teeth for extended periods of\ntime, and when this happens, you open yourself to possible cavities as the bacteria\nbegins to feed off the sugar and break down the enamel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the Nutcracker Do Its Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those funny-looking wooden figures that sit around the house\nare called nutcrackers, and they have one specific job \u2013 to crack open hard-shelled\nnuts. If pecans and walnuts are your favorites, employ the use of this uniquely\ndecorated man to open the hard shells. If you try to use your teeth, you might lose\na tooth or crack it to the point that only restorative or cosmetic treatment can\nfix it. Avoid the dental visit and let the nutcracker do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By keeping these 5 tips in mind, you\u2019ll avoid a trip to the\nemergency dentist and instead spend valuable time with your friends and family.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Tommy Murph achieved his bachelor\u2019s degree in biology from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. After graduation, he went on to attend the Medical University of South Carolina, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine. Since then, he has completed over 600 hours of continuing education courses, including state-of-the-art training in Trinon Dental Implants and orthodontics. Dr. Murph and his team at American Dental believe in providing the highest level of dental care possible, which includes everything from preventive to restorative to cosmetic dentistry and even emergency dental care. Offering tips and tricks to prevent these crises from occurring, his office guarantees same-day treatment should an urgent issue arise. Contact us<\/a> at (843) 488-4357 <\/strong>to let us help you today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you find yourself traveling this holiday season, you will need to make sure you have all your dental necessities, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. Unfortunately, even with all these tools, you can still face a dental emergency if you\u2019re not careful. Everything from sugary candies to your favorite hard-shelled nuts can send you rushing to a local dentist\u2019s office in need of help. 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