{"id":288,"date":"2021-06-02T17:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2021-06-28T17:39:29","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T17:39:29","slug":"how-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-from-ruining-your-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2021\/06\/02\/how-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-from-ruining-your-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Dental Emergencies from Ruining Your Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the restrictions that were in place last summer begin to lift, you probably have so many fun plans lined up for the next few months. If you\u2019re like most people, you and your family are thinking about getting out of town for a cross-country road trip or a flight to an exotic beach. The last thing you need during your adventure is a painful dental emergency<\/a>. The following tips can help you prevent dental emergencies from ruining your summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Book Your Kids\u2019 Dental Checkups as Soon as Possible  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many parents have a routine of taking their children to the dentist right before the start of a new school year. However, if you know you\u2019ll be traveling soon, consider scheduling their checkups<\/a> around the time that school lets out for the summer. That way, the dentist will be able to spot any troublesome signs and get them treated right away, reducing the risk that a painful emergency will ruin your child\u2019s vacation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Care of Any Dental Problems Before Leaving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minor jaw pain or tooth sensitivity may not seem like urgent problems, but there\u2019s always the risk that they could worsen and reach a peak during your vacation. Depending on where you\u2019re traveling, treatment from a local dentist could be expensive or difficult to find. If you\u2019ve been putting off any dental treatments, get them taken care of before your vacation just to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock Up on Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to avoid snacking when your routines are already disrupted by traveling. However, you can minimize your and your children\u2019s risk for cavities by avoiding sugary or acidic snacks like candies, cookies, sports drinks, and sodas. Instead, pack healthier items like seasonal fruits and vegetables and bottled water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Accidents can still happen despite your best efforts. Be prepared for the worst by bringing a dental emergency kit with the following items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n