At Alpine Family Dentistry, we promote prevention. This means taking care of your smile today to prevent potential issues, including dental emergencies, in the future.
Your Eagle River dentist follows the American Dental Association in recommending two preventive dental visits per year. This schedule has been shown to reduce oral health issues that can be painful and uncomfortable.
Let’s look at a few other ways you can lower your risks for dental emergencies.
See Your Dentist
Don’t skip checkups and teeth cleanings. These are essential to long-term oral health. Your dental cleaning especially rids your teeth and gums of the ingredients that can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and dental emergencies.
Dental exams also allow your dentist to spot problems before they get out of hand.
Brush and Floss Routinely
You should be brushing and flossing after every meal, but if this is not doable, shoot for twice-daily brushing and before-bed flossing.
Most dental emergencies result from oral infections of the tooth canal. Excellent oral hygiene and regular dental care are your best defense.
Protect Your Teeth and Gums
Sports injuries are all too common. If you compete or play on a team, our emergency dentist in Eagle River recommends wearing the proper face and mouth protection to avoid injuries. And if you have bruxism (grinding your teeth), consider a nightguard for protection while you sleep.
Talk to Your Dentist
If things change with your oral health—bleeding gums when brushing, sores that don’t heal, tooth sensitivity, or other—be sure to let us know. In many cases, oral health changes don’t mean much, but It’s important to be sure.
For Dental Emergencies in Eagle River, Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about our dental treatments or if you suspect a dental emergency, please get in touch with a helpful team member as soon as possible for an assessment and appointment.