Summer travel is on the horizon and if you’re lucky enough to be travelling, one of the last priorities on your mind is your dental hygiene. But just like all parts of your health, it’s important to take care of your teeth every day! Your smile is your first impression, and you always want it to look its best and feel good while you ae on the go.
That’s why we’ve compiled four dental tips to make your trip preparation a little easier.
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Because we know how important dental hygiene is, we can’t stress enough the benefits of maintaining these healthy habits while travelling. It’s easy to think just a few days or weeks won’t actually harm you, but slacking on your routine can lead to issues. (And note: if you have children, be sure to check their supplies)! Let’s get into the four tips.
Check Your Travel Bag
The first step in preparing for any trip is the dreaded packing. You sort through your clothes until your bag is bursting at the seams with clothes and shoes for all possibilities! But there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget – your dental hygiene!
One way to make your life a little easier is to create a travel bag that contains all of your supplies: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash and any additional items required for maintenance, such as a retainer.
For those travelling via airplane with carry-ons rather than checked bags, it’s important to remember the TSA rules. Ensure all of your liquid items, like mouthwash, are below the 3.4 ounce limit.
Additionally, these items must all fit in a one gallon ziploc bag. If you don’t want to buy travel size items, you can purchase reusable travel size bottles that can be filled from your usual supply.
Maintain Routine
Anytime you’re out of your typical environment and daily routine, it’s easy to miss those small habits. Or maybe after a long day of adventure, you’re tempted to just plop in the bed and ignore your nighttime routine altogether. Instead, remain conscious that you’re completing the same steps you would at home. This also makes it easier to return to said habits once the trip is over.
Forget anything on the trip? In many cases, hotels or rentals can provide a small supply of dental hygiene products for your convenience or may have for purchase in-house.
Consider a Pre-Trip Dental Visit
What if you’re prone to dental issues or you already have a looming problem? If that applies to you, a visit to the dentist before travelling can help mitigate potential issues. For example, maybe you have a tooth that’s being monitored as a risk for a root canal, or a tooth that’s been showing signs of pain from a potential cavity. Getting these taken care of before your trip can give you peace of mind to better enjoy your travels.
If you’ve recently had a procedure, you should always check with your dentist as some procedures, such as wisdom teeth removal, recommend certain amounts of time before flying.
Understand Your Insurance
While more rare than likely, accidents and emergencies can happen on vacation or work trips. If you have dental insurance, take some time to understand any parameters that apply to a dental emergency outside of your typical network. And of course, be sure to travel with your card(s)!
Takeaway
Hopefully, after reading our advice, you both understand the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene while traveling, as well as feel prepared with concrete tips to keep that smile beaming no matter where your adventure takes you.
And if you’re someone who should consider a pre-travel dental visit, give our Walled Lake Dental Office a call today so we can either repair or help you monitor any issues before you leave.
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