{"id":1428,"date":"2022-06-08T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2022-07-22T00:39:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T00:39:49","slug":"preventing-summer-dental-emergencies-according-to-a-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/preventing-summer-dental-emergencies-according-to-a-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Dental Emergencies on Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many people start idealizing their upcoming vacations as the summer months come into view. You might think you\u2019re guaranteed a problem-free holiday once work or school lets out. However, things are never that simple. To have a great getaway, you\u2019ll need to protect your time-off from obstacles \u2014 including tooth or gum conditions<\/a>. Luckily, your dentist in Dublin can help with the latter issues. Here are three tips to prevent dental emergencies during your fun in the sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Enforce Pool Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re staying in a vacation spot with a swimming pool, you should follow the proper safety practices. For instance, don\u2019t let your kids (or yourself) run on slippery decks or dive in shallow water. Doing so can lead to falls, or even result in hitting the pool\u2019s bottom face first. Either incident could cause chipped, lost, or displaced teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare a Dental Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you obviously want to avoid dental injuries, it pays to prepare for the worst. That said, keep a dental emergency kit with the following items in your car or beach bag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n