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With Valentine\u2019s Day around the corner, you may be excited to exchange gifts with your beloved. There may be a wide range of sweets, snacks, and pastries that\u2019ll be passed around, but you should make sure your smile stays in great shape. This day full of adoration can lead to oral health issues, so here are four tips to help you avoid any worries about a dental emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.)  Keep Up with Your Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, you should take good care of your teeth. Brush twice every day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste. This will help strengthen your enamel and get rid of plaque that can cause decay. Be sure to floss as well, at least once every day, to get bacteria in areas your toothbrush can’t reach. These two simple habits can set you up for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.)  Try Not to Overindulge in Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be excited to enjoy a box of chocolates, but you should be sure not to overindulge. Sweets and pastries may seem innocent, but the sugar in them can cause a wide range of problems. They feed the plaque in your mouth, which then produces an acid that attacks your teeth. Instead, eat your treats in moderation to keep your smile safe and help your gifts last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.)  Drink Water Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s important you drink plenty of water, as it can go a long way in protecting your smile. It can wash away sugar, debris, and bacteria, so it reduces your risk of problems. Not only that, but if you decide to enjoy some red wine as well, then it can help neutralize the acidity while preventing stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.)  Have Sugar-Free Gums or Mints on Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saliva can have benefits like the point above, so you should encourage its production. With sugar-free gum or mints, you can help it out and counteract negative effects of sweets you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, these four simple tips may help you avoid the risk of dental emergencies on Valentine’s Day! While they may not fully prevent them, you can feel more confident about your smile. If an accident does lead to a problem, then be sure to call your dentist. They will get you the relief you need to get you back to celebrating with your loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Tad Morgan<\/a> earned his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry. With over 1,000 hours of continuing education, he is dedicated to helping the Bullard community get the stronger grins they deserve. By using state-of-the-art technology and offering same-day urgent visits, you can feel confident getting the solution you deserve as soon as possible. If you want to gear up your smile for Valentine\u2019s Day, schedule an appointment<\/a> or call Dr. Morgan\u2019s office at (903) 825-1112.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Valentine\u2019s Day around the corner, you may be excited to exchange gifts with your beloved. There may be a wide range of sweets, snacks, and pastries that\u2019ll be passed around, but you should make sure your smile stays in great shape. This day full of adoration can lead to oral health issues, so here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nTips to Avoid Dental Emergencies on Valentine\u2019s Day - Tad Morgan, DDS Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day without a hitch! 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