{"id":37,"date":"2017-11-22T08:11:18","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T08:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2018-08-27T20:10:04","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T20:10:04","slug":"family-dentist-pearland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalpearland.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/22\/family-dentist-pearland\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist in Pearland on Holiday Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"holidayHappy (almost) holidays! We hope you are having a warm and happy December. Now picture thi<\/span>s for a moment — you\u2019re seated with your loved ones around a big table full of your favorite foods. As you start to make your way through your plate, you bite down on something a little harder than expected and you have a terrible feeling that something is wrong. A few seconds later and, yes, you\u2019ve broken a tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What do you do next? Your family dentist in Pearland advises you not to panic. The holidays are an inconvenient time to have a <\/span>dental emergency<\/span><\/a>, sure, but there\u2019s never an ideal moment for something to go wrong with your oral health. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few steps you can take to be more prepared if the unexpected happens over the next week. Reading this blog post is the first — it\u2019s full of helpful tips! <\/span><\/p>\n

Watch What (and How) You Eat<\/span><\/h2>\n

This time of year there are a number of special treats and foods to enjoy, and unfortunately, some of them can take a real toll on your teeth. Peanut brittle, toffees, and other hard, sticky, or crunchy offerings put you at risk of a broken tooth, crown, filling, or other dental work. <\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t necessarily have to stay away from these items altogether, though. To avoid damaging your pearly whites, try eating in smaller bites and chewing slowly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Protect Your Smile from Impact<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing better than tossing the pigskin or kicking a soccer ball around with your family in the backyard between holiday events. But, depending on how competitive your loved ones are known to get, it may turn into rough play — and sports injuries are the #1 cause of dental emergencies. Protecting your smile with a sportsguard will help you avoid knocked out teeth, lacerated oral tissue, and other painful injuries. <\/span><\/p>\n

Know These First Aid Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n

If, despite your best efforts, a dental emergency does occur, take heed of these first aid tips which can help you manage pain until you can have the issue seen about. Call our office and your emergency dentist in Pearland will get back to you as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n