{"id":221,"date":"2022-09-15T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2022-10-07T17:59:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T17:59:53","slug":"how-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-this-back-to-school-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/how-to-prevent-dental-emergencies-this-back-to-school-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How to Prevent Dental Emergencies This Back-to-School Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is your little one back in school? Naturally, you want this upcoming semester to go as smoothly as possible. That way, they can focus on the important things, like learning as much as they can and forming strong friendships with their peers. Sadly, a painful toothache or knocked-out tooth can throw a temporary wrench in that plan. So, you want to prevent dental emergencies from happening in the first place. Read on for a few tips to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: If Your Child Plays Sports, Get Them a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your child play a sport? Whether it\u2019s a contact or non-contact sport, they should have a mouthguard to protect their smile. After all, five million teeth are knocked out each year! So, encourage them to wear theirs during games and at practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Provide Well-Balanced Meals for Your Child<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your child love all things sugar? While chips, candy, and other treats don\u2019t need to be eliminated from their diet entirely, it\u2019s a good idea to focus on adding lots of nutrient-dense foods to their meals. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n