{"id":1065,"date":"2014-01-15T17:45:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T17:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2014\/01\/quick-fixes-for-awkward-dental-moments\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:39:57","slug":"quick-fixes-for-awkward-dental-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/quick-fixes-for-awkward-dental-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Fixes For Awkward Dental Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DentalFauxPas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700529\" \/><strong>IMAGINE YOU\u2019RE AT AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS DINNER<\/strong>, or perhaps on a first date. We can\u2019t help you with the small talk, or deciding what to wear. However, we <em>can<\/em> help you avoid some dental faux pas.\n<h3><strong>Awkward Dental Moment #1: Something Stuck In Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\nHow do you know if something is stuck in your teeth? The back of a spoon or your cell phone camera make good emergency mirrors.\n\n<strong>Plan A<\/strong>: Swish some water around in your mouth or chew a piece of sugarless gum to loosen it.\n<strong>Plan B<\/strong>: If it\u2019s <em>really<\/em> stuck, you may want to excuse yourself to go to the restroom. Floss works best\u2014but if you don\u2019t have floss with you, use your fingers. You can also <strong>try folding up a paper towel<\/strong> and using the corner.\n\n<strong>DON\u2019T EVER<\/strong> use potentially dangerous tools in your mouth like wires, pens, tweezers, keys, etc. that can damage teeth and gums!\n<h4>But what if someone <em>else<\/em> has something in their teeth?<\/h4>\nHere\u2019s a tip:\n\n\n<h3><strong>Awkward Dental Moment #2: Bad Breath<\/strong><\/h3><strong>Plan A<\/strong>: Drink some water or chew some sugarless gum. Keep sugarless breath mints in your pocket or purse.\n<strong>Plan B<\/strong>: Most bad-breath bacteria hangs out on your tongue. In a pinch, you can use a spoon as a tongue-scraper. (Discreetly, of course.) \n<strong>Plan C<\/strong>: If you\u2019re at a restaurant, you may be able to chew on your garnish (like parsley). Other good foods are celery, apples, or yogurt.\n<h3><strong>Awkward Dental Moment #3: Tooth Pain Or Sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3>\nSudden stabs of pain from your teeth can be distracting. What\u2019s more, it may be a sign of something more serious.\n\n<strong>Plan A<\/strong>: Avoid hot and cold foods. If your jaw hurts, hold a cold drink against it.\n<strong>Plan B<\/strong>: If the problem persists, <strong>please give us a call<\/strong>.\n\nRemember, you can avoid many of the worst dental dilemmas by keeping your regular cleaning and checkup appointments. Catch problems before they become emergencies.\n<h4>Thanks for your trust in our practice!<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<strong>IMAGINE YOU\u2019RE AT AN<\/strong> important business dinner, or perhaps a first date. 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