{"id":131,"date":"2017-12-15T21:36:54","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T21:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2017-12-15T21:36:54","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T21:36:54","slug":"dental-emergency-in-dallas-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/dental-emergency-in-dallas-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid a Dental Emergency in Dallas, GA with 3 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-477695713-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman dental pain uncomfortable \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-477695713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-477695713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-477695713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/iStock-477695713.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Do you know why people love the holidays? The top three reasons are typically\u00a0family, friends, and food! There are many people that travel miles and miles just to be near their family at the end of the year and as your trusted dental team, we want you to stay safe.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why your dentist is here to explain how to avoid a dental emergency with these helpful holiday tips.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Identifying Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n<p>If you need immediate attention to your mouth, you can consider that to be a dental emergency. \u00a0For instance, if you crack a tooth, feel extreme pain or swelling, or notice an abnormally loose tooth, you handle it like a dental emergency.<\/p>\n<p>In any of these scenarios, we recommend that you visit your dentist to receive the service you need to save your smile. Even if you\u2019re traveling, find a dentist nearby if you notice any of these problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large bulges along your gum line<\/li>\n<li>Extremely loose teeth<\/li>\n<li>Swelling of any area of the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding of the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Knocked out teeth<\/li>\n<li>Suddenly misaligned teeth<\/li>\n<li>Lost dental restorations<\/li>\n<li>Broken dental prosthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You Can Avoid Dental Emergencies During the Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to avoid dental accidents while you\u2019re on vacation. Follow these simple steps and you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about the strength of your smile while out of town.<\/p>\n<h3>Be sure to visit your dentist before you leave.<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to schedule a dental visit before you decide to travel. Your dentist will be able to have an opportunity check for existing dental issues that could lead to an accident while on break. It\u2019s true that gum disease won\u2019t set over a weekend\u2019s period of time, but your tooth could undergo trauma in seconds. It\u2019s important to identify the areas that need improvement in your smile and let your dentist address them before you leave.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask your dentist for a referral around the area that you\u2019re traveling to.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re already visiting your dentist, it\u2019s easy enough to ask your dentist for a referral to the place you\u2019re traveling to. Our office will have the resources you need to find an upstanding dental practice in the area you\u2019ll be staying in.<\/p>\n<h3>Avoid hard and crunchy foods.<\/h3>\n<p>Crunchy foods can cause your tooth to become damaged by accident. Chewing on ice cubes, popcorn kernels, or substances like hard candies can strain your teeth more than normal. A cracked tooth is the quickest way to ruin a vacation. For your smile\u2019s sake, try to avoid these foods while you\u2019re out of town.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone wants to experience worry-free trips on the holidays. Contact your dentist so we can help you prepare for your holiday travels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Our Office<\/h2>\n<p>Your dentist, Dr. Jack Bickford, wants you to help you truly enjoy your vacation this year by eliminating all your oral health worries. Whether you have tooth pain or just want a routine cleaning before the end of the year, you can be confident that Dr. Bickford will help you reach your smile goals. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\">contact your local family dentist<\/a> in Dallas, GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know why people love the holidays? The top three reasons are typically\u00a0family, friends, and food! There are many people that travel miles and miles just to be near their family at the end of the year and as your trusted dental team, we want you to stay safe. That\u2019s why your dentist is [&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 v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Avoid a Dental Emergency in Dallas, GA with 3 Easy Steps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your dentist wants you to help you enjoy your vacation just as much as you do. 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