Visit Marieve Rodriguez DMD Before Leaving on Vacation This Summer

We encourage you to schedule an appointment with Marieve Rodriguez DMD before you and your family head out on your annual summer vacation. Summer vacations are something that most families look forward to all year long. There’s a good chance that you have been saving and planning for your perfect destination and maybe even booking activities for while you’re gone. This makes it highly possible that your schedule is booked full of opportunity for relaxation. Having a sudden toothache or needing to schedule an emergency dentist appointment can ruin your day, your activities, or your entire vacation. We don’t want this to happen to you, so the best way to prevent this is to call our office and schedule an appointment.

What Happens During Your Dentist Appointment

Marieve Rodriguez DMD will examine your teeth after they have been thoroughly cleaned. We know that you are busy preparing for your trip, and we will do our best to get you in and out of the office quickly. If we notice any signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or a damaged tooth, we will let you know and then we will discuss the solutions we can provide you with. If for example, we identify that one of your teeth is cracked or chipped, we may recommend restoring it using dental bonding material, since we can place the material, shape, and harden it while you are in our office. This is the fastest type of dental restoration and means that you will be able to go on your trip without the concern that your dental damage will become worse.

We can also provide you with preventative solutions that can help reduce the likelihood of you developing tooth decay. For children and some adults, this includes a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a mineral that can be placed directly onto the teeth, and it is used to strengthen them and help stimulate remineralization. Simultaneously, many of our patients benefit from dental sealants, which are a plastic-like substance brushed onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This prevents food and plaque from being trapped in the deep ridges of the teeth.

Another way to protect your teeth on a high-adrenaline and high-impact summer vacation is to have mouthguards created. If for example, you are going to take up surfing or try to kiteboard for the first time, there is a good chance that you will get hurt or at least have an impact. Wearing a mouthguard will protect your teeth when you do. These are good to wear anytime you are playing sports or engaged in a high-impact activity, so a mouthguard created today can be worn year round.

Schedule an Appointment With Marieve Rodriguez DMD Today

To ensure that your teeth are healthy for your vacation and to reduce the likelihood of you needing an emergency dentist appointment, call our office and schedule a dental exam. If your vacation is coming up quickly, let us know so we can try to work you into the schedule before you head out.