Winter can be a fun time of the year for your family with frequent holidays and the festive spirit. While we bask in the fun a “white Christmas” can provide, it is important to keep in mind how to stay protected during the often unpredictable winter season.
Bridge Creek Dental is happy to help your family stay safe in the Billings, MT, area. Call our office to learn more about how our dental team can help this winter!
Things to Consider with Cold Weather
Winter weather can often increase the amount of dental emergencies during the year. Here are a few scenarios that have led patients to receive immediate attention:
Managing Cold Air
The cold, winter weather can easily dry out your mouth, which makes it more susceptible to dental infections and decay. Patients may also find that the cold weather makes preexisting tooth concerns, such as tooth sensitivity, more difficult to handle.
A couple of beneficial ways to help manage these concerns are by keeping your mouth moist by drinking plenty of water or chewing sugar-free gum, and minimizing decay by limiting sugary snacks or drinks.
Dental Trauma from Ice
This is the most common concern that you may think of when discussing winter tooth injuries. Sports injuries or even walking around town in uncertain weather can lead to sudden dental damage if you happen to slip and fall.
For clients who participate in high-contact sports, using a mouthguard while you participate is a great way to reduce the risk of tooth damage. In addition, be sure to not chew on ice and other hard foods as it can break down the enamel of your teeth.
Neglectful Dental Habits
The bustle of this season sometimes makes patients forget the essentials of oral care. Take into consideration how skipping out on tooth brushing or overindulging on treats may impact your teeth in the long term. Proper care can help your smile start right in 2025!
Tools to Support You This Season
Winter injuries are no match with the help of Dr. Taylor and Wassmer. Here are only a few of the tools that we can use to help support your family’s smile year-round.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Our team can support cracks and missing teeth with the help of tooth bonding and replacement teeth. Check out our cosmetic dental page to learn more!
- Dental Sealants: If you’re worried about how to manage your child’s smile during the season, dental sealants can help. This tool seals your child’s teeth against decay.
- Tooth Fillings: Notice a cavity? Be sure to call our office right away to schedule an appointment. We will help repair the tooth damage and restore your look.
- Emergency Dental Care: Bridge Creek Dental offers immediate care for patients to address critical tooth concerns, such as broken teeth or intense tooth pain.
We Treat Patients of All Ages
Nobody is immune to dental trauma, especially during the winter months. That’s why Bridge Creek Dental offers our services to children of all ages. You and your family deserve the finest Billings provides, right in the Billings community.
Extra Tooth Protection Always Helps
Another great way to keep your family’s teeth happy and strong is by scheduling regular dental checkups. We recommend scheduling visits twice a year to help spot dental infections and decay before they reach unmanageable levels. January is a great month to start working on these habits! Keep your smile in shape with regular preventative care.
Start Your New Year Right with Bridge Creek Dental
Make 2025 your healthiest year yet with Bridge Creek Dental by your side. Dr. Wassmer and Taylor are only a call away. Call our office today to talk through your concerns or to schedule a regular dental checkup.