Travel Tips To Help Your Oral Health
Do you and your loved ones have a trip or vacation planned in the near future? We love it when our patients tell us about all the exciting things they will be doing on their trips. While we hope everyone has the best time, it is important that you continue to maintain and care for your oral health while you are away. You may be surprised to learn how quickly the situation can decline if when you don’t brush and floss your teeth and monitor your oral health. We want to share some travel tips to help you care for your oral health properly:
Pack All Your Dental Care Needs
Be sure to pack any supplies and materials you need to care for your oral health while you are traveling, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouthwash. Don’t forget any hardware or materials you need for current orthodontic or other treatment concerning your oral health. Depending on your travel destination and your mode of travel, you may have a difficult time finding a store that carries what you need. We would hate for your treatment to be negatively impacted because you left something important at home.
Chew Sugar-Free Gum
If you are sightseeing or out and about for the day, enjoying delicious food and drink, and you are not able to brush your teeth for some time, chewing sugar-free gum increases saliva production to help remove lingering food and bacteria. If you are planning to travel by plane and enjoy chewing gum to relieve ear pressure, sugar-free gum is always the best option.
Use Bottled Water
Some travel destinations do not have safe drinking water. If this is the case where you are traveling, be sure to use bottled water not just for drinking but also for brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth. You would be surprised at how quickly harmful bacteria can enter the body and linger on your toothbrush.
If you have travel plans in the near future and need an oral hygiene examination or dental treatment, we recommend a visit before you leave. This is the perfect way to ensure your teeth, gums, and mouth are healthy. If you need to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, be sure to contact our office located in Wellington, FL.
