Unfortunately, accidents and incidents happen and there’s not always a way to prevent them. This is the case with many dental emergencies.  However, the best way to safeguard the dental health of your children is to be consistent with their oral hygiene and visit their dentist annually to ensure their teeth and gums are in good standing. The dentist will be able to suggest proactive health measures to help protect your children's teeth, such as wearing mouthguards while playing sports, wearing night guards if the child clenches or grinds teeth, or modifying their teeth cleaning routine.