{"id":3148,"date":"2022-06-02T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2022-07-13T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:46:18","slug":"dental-emergency-during-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/dental-emergency-during-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When You Suffer a Dental Emergency During Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-with-tooth-pain3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman visiting the dentist for a dental emergency.\" class=\"wp-image-3149\" width=\"309\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-with-tooth-pain3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-with-tooth-pain3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-with-tooth-pain3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/woman-with-tooth-pain3.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s on your to-do list this summer? Are you planning to take a family vacation? What about a trip down to the beach? No matter where you\u2019re heading this season, something that you must always be mindful of is the possibility of experiencing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/dental-emergencies.html\">dental emergency<\/a>. They can happen any time or any place, and they often occur when it\u2019s least convenient! That said, what should you do when you encounter a dental emergency during summer vacation? Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Summertime Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies can happen year-round, but some of the common ones that people often experience during the summertime include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Toothaches and throbbing pain.<\/li><li>Broken or chipped teeth.<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity.<\/li><li>Knocked-out teeth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do When You Suffer a Dental Emergency During Summer Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience a dental emergency during summer vacation, one important thing to remember is to act quickly; time is of the essence and seeking treatment promptly can often make a large difference in your mouth\u2019s overall well-being. If you have travel insurance, you can contact a local dentist who can treat you as soon as possible. In other cases, it might be easier to visit an emergency room, depending on the nature of your injury. No matter what sort of emergency you\u2019re experiencing, you should also contact your primary dentist back home and let them know what\u2019s going on. They will want to see you once you\u2019re back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for a Dental Emergency During Summer Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the best thing you can do is to simply try to prevent dental emergencies from occurring in the first place. However, being prepared for them can ensure that if you do experience one, you\u2019re physically and mentally equipped to handle it. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prepare an emergency kit<\/strong> \u2013 This doesn\u2019t need to be anything fancy, but at least include items like a card with your dentist\u2019s name and number, gauze, over-the-counter pain relievers, and a small plastic container for displaced teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Schedule a dental visit before leaving<\/strong> \u2013 You should visit your dentist twice a year anyway for biannual checkups; why not schedule one of these visits before leaving?<\/li><li><strong>Practice good oral hygiene<\/strong> \u2013 Being on vacation does not excuse you from taking care of yourself! Brush and floss daily and use an antibacterial mouthwash.<\/li><li><strong>Research local dentists in your destination<\/strong> \u2013 If you already know where to go in the event of an emergency, that\u2019s one less thing to worry about.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies aren\u2019t fun at all, and the last thing you want is for one to derail your summer vacation. That said, being prepared and knowing how to handle one can ensure that neither your vacation nor your mouth are at risk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beck Dental Care of Columbia proudly serves patients and families in the area under the leadership of four skilled specialists: Dr. Matthew Hart, Dr. Kyle Williams, Dr. Philip Matthews, and Dr. Victor Beck, Jr.!&nbsp; All of them have several years of experience and expertise in a wide range of fields and their practice is pleased to offer many available services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/dental-emergencies.html\">emergency dentistry<\/a>! If you or a loved one is suffering from a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule an appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by phone: (931) 236-2141.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s on your to-do list this summer? Are you planning to take a family vacation? What about a trip down to the beach? No matter where you\u2019re heading this season, something that you must always be mindful of is the possibility of experiencing a dental emergency. They can happen any time or any place, and [&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":[],"class_list":["post-3148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dental Emergencies During Summer Vacation | Beck Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A dental emergency in Columbia is the last thing you want to experience during summer vacation! 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