{"id":188,"date":"2021-07-02T22:01:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T22:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2021-09-21T18:49:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T18:49:16","slug":"summer-activities-that-can-be-dangerous-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/02\/summer-activities-that-can-be-dangerous-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Activities That Can Be Dangerous for Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Denton Dental Smile wants nothing more than for patients to get vaccinated and get outside this summer! With things finally achieving a level of normalcy that looks far more familiar, Dr. Balington encourages you to be active outdoors and take advantage of the warmer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, if there\u2019s one thing that no one wants to experience, especially following the pandemic, it\u2019s an emergency. Depending on what activity you\u2019re participating in, you may be at higher risk of having a dental emergency in particular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why today, the practice is happy to explain what you can do to make sure you don\u2019t have to cut your summer outing (or vacation) short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Your Smile Protected from Bad Falls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While many dental emergencies occur due to untreated tooth decay, one of the most common causes also involves physical injury while playing sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your child enjoy baseball, biking, skateboarding, karate, flag football, or another sport where the risk for impact is high? If you answered yes to one or more, your child is far more at risk of walking away with a damaged tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where custom-made sportsguards<\/a> come in. Not only are they designed to fit inside the mouth exactly, but they offer better protection and longevity as a result! That\u2019s certainly not something you can say for boil-and-bite mouthguards at your local sporting goods store. Additionally, your child will actually want to use their mouthguard when they\u2019re active (rather than \u201cforgetting\u201d it at home when it\u2019s time to go out!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Cold Treats But Hate Sensitive Teeth?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t enjoy the occasional ice cream or frozen fruit bar? Unfortunately, it\u2019s rare that your teeth do, even if your tongue does! If you\u2019ve ever eaten frozen treats before, chances are you\u2019ve run into tooth sensitivity along the way. Teeth sensitivity can happen for many reasons, but extreme temperature changes are one of the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even worse, sensitivity could be a sign of an untreated cavity or exposed tooth roots. If your tooth sensitivity doesn\u2019t go away shortly after you stop eating your frozen treat, you should call our office. Furthermore, if you have not been treated for a dental issue that you know you have, such as a cracked or damaged tooth, it\u2019s likely the cause of your sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, here are a few of the best ways to avoid tooth sensitivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n