The summer is often a fun and seemingly magical time filled with sunny vacations, road trips, days at the pool, playing outside, and enjoying the company of family and friends. It’s important to remember safety while having fun and to teach your family to do the same so that injuries and accidents don’t ruin anyone’s summer fun. Here’s what you need to know about summer dental safety for your family.
“Don’t Run at the Pool!”
You’ve probably heard the lifeguard yell it more than a few times while at the swimming pool. Dental trauma is more common than you might expect when children are playing at the pool. The area around the pool can quickly become slippery, and bare feet and sandals are extra prone to slipping, leading to falls and broken or knocked-out teeth, not to mention other injuries like sprains and broken bones.
So, before you go to the pool with your family, talk about pool safety, especially with the younger family members. Ensure they understand the seriousness of the risks that activities like running poolside can pose to them and their teeth.
Wear Your Mouth Guard
More and more sports teams are beginning to recommend and require that participants wear mouthguards, but that isn’t the case when playing a quick pick-up game at the park. You must keep your and your family’s smiles safe during games with a risk of impact. Talking with your family about summer dental safety and how a mouthguard can help can be a significant step towards encouraging younger family members to wear their mouthguards when they may be needed during spontaneous play.
Be Prepared
No matter how careful we are, we may not always be able to prevent 100% of accidents and injuries. So it’s also important to talk with your family not only about summer dental safety but also about what to do in the case of a dental emergency. If a tooth does get chipped, broken, or knocked out, knowing how to preserve and protect the tooth and who to call for help can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome.
We proudly serve Phoenix City, located in the Biltmore District area, with accessible, high-quality dental care. Just a quick walk from Desert Storm Park, our practice is dedicated to providing comfortable, personalized treatments using the latest technology. From routine checkups to complex restorations, we’re committed to helping our neighbors achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.