At OnCall Dental in Fresno CA, we know emergencies can sneak up on you. However, even the most seemingly sudden emergencies can actually have long-running causes that go unnoticed by patients. In this article, we will focus on the steps you can take to ensure that you avoid infections and other emergencies.
The Steps You Can Take
- Brushing and Flossing: This might seem obvious, but increasing the consistency of your dental care routine can boost your immunity to dental issues. Keeping your gums and teeth free of bacteria can go a long way toward avoiding infections and abscesses. Make sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid floss picks.
- Watch What You Eat: Eating hard, brittle food can damage your enamel. So can eating too much sugar or starch, as these create acids in your mouth that eat away at your tooth structure. Watching what you eat is an effective preventative measure for avoiding tooth infections.
- Drink Lots of Water: Drinking water before and after eating is a surefire way of ensuring food debris doesn’t lodge itself in your teeth and gums. If you can’t brush, drink some water!
All in all, maintaining proper dental and overall health is the best way of avoiding an emergency. However, OnCall Dental in Fresno CA knows that sometimes, no matter what we do, emergencies happen. Patients visit us for broken, cracked, and chipped tooth repair, as well as other emergency dental services. Walk-ins are welcome! Contact us today!
Contact OnCall Dental (Tap to open in Google Maps):
OnCall Dental – Fresno
5492 N Palm Ave Ste A
Fresno, CA 93704
559-900-2332
