{"id":129,"date":"2020-12-01T09:56:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2020-12-29T21:59:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T21:59:18","slug":"4-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/01\/4-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/couple-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Man and woman wearing seasonal sweaters and holding one side of their mouths in pain\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/couple-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/couple.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the holidays, many people\ngather with their friends and family members to share good times and good food.\nBut if your time is interrupted by a sudden visit to your emergency dentist in\nWharton, it can damage your festive mood and your wallet. Here are 4 tips to\nhelp you avoid unplanned visits to the dental chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Plenty of\nWater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water may not be as festive as eggnog\nor spiced apple cider, but it is definitely much better for your teeth.\nDrinking water rinses away any food or particles that may stick around long\nafter your snack attack and dilutes the acid produced by cavity-causing\nbacteria. It is also great for your body and will help keep you feeling full\nand reduce your chances of eating too much holiday food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Your Sugar\nIntake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very likely that sugary\ntreats will be in abundance this holiday season. Unfortunately, the more you\neat, the more the sugar feeds the harmful bacteria on your teeth. The acid from\nthese bacteria can cause enamel erosion and lead to cavities and gum disease.\nIn addition to reducing your sugar consumption, try chewing sugar-free gum\nafter eating sweets. This will help increase saliva production, which\nneutralizes the acid that cause tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Proper Care of\nYour Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your teeth and flossing\nregularly may seem simple, but it\u2019s much more important than you may think.\nTooth decay and gum disease can weaken your teeth, making them more vulnerable\nto infection, cracks, chips and breaks. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride\ntoothpaste and flossing at least once a day minimizes the amount of plaque and\nbacteria in your mouth. It also reduces your risk of dental decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Regular Visits\nto the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the dentist for dental\nexams and cleanings twice each year is one of the best ways to protect your oral\nhealth. Not only will the stubborn plaque deposits on your teeth and below your\ngumline get removed, but your dentist will also examine your mouth for signs of\ngum disease and other serious conditions, like oral cancer.&nbsp;Your dentist\ncan also spot and take care of any potential issues before they cause too much\ntrouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is never a convenient time\nto deal with a dental emergency. These preventive care tips can help keep you\nwith your loved ones and out of the dentist\u2019s chair this holiday season. But if\nyou do have an unexpected dental trauma, it is very important to contact your\ndentist right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctors and staff at Wharton Dental are committed to providing\ntheir community with quality comprehensive care that is personalized for each\npatient. Dr. Phil Tiet received his doctorate from the University of Texas\nSchool of Dentistry at Houston, completed his residency at the USAF dental\ncorps and has been transforming smiles for more than 20 years. Dr. Monica\nGerges completed her doctorate at the University of Texas Health School of\nDentistry at San Antonio and is dedicated to helping people feel more confident\nabout their smiles. Their services range from preventive care to restorative\nand emergency dentistry. For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondental.com\/\">website<\/a>. But if you have a dental emergency,\ncontact the office right away at (979) 532-1920. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the holidays, many people gather with their friends and family members to share good times and good food. But if your time is interrupted by a sudden visit to your emergency dentist in Wharton, it can damage your festive mood and your wallet. Here are 4 tips to help you avoid unplanned visits to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Reduce Your Risk of a Dental Emergency | Wharton Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don\u2019t let time with loved ones get cut short by a visit to your emergency dentist in Wharton. 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