Summer Vacation Tips

Hello again! It’s Allison. With summer in full swing, I wanted to get on here and give y’all some summer vacation tips that will ensure a delightful time no matter what you are up to.

1. Make time for a check up! With the kids off of school this is an excellent time to bring in the whole family for a check up. We should all know, prevention isn’t just brushing your teeth and flossing twice daily; it’s establishing a good consistent relationship with your dentist. So before planning any trips be sure to pay us a visit so while on vacation you can have peace of mind. And we, your dental office will be able to tell you about any problem areas. As well as have the most current information about your teeth and xrays.
2. Don’t forget to pack your floss and your toothbrush! Since I am the queen of last minute packing, I am forever guilty of forgetting things. Unfortunately, I think my commonly most forgotten item is my sonicare (aka my toothbrush). When I forget my toothbrush, what I do is I’ll typically look for the nearest pharmacy and buy a new toothbrush. As for my floss, I never forget to pack it, because I keep a travel size package in my bag of travel sized toiletries that stays in my weekend bag.
3. Make sure you pack your dental hygiene products appropriately! For all your dental hygiene toiletries be sure to pack travel sizes to make TSA a breeze and to save space. I remember when I was in college, I had this friend who decided to pack an entire container of mouthwash in her bag for the cruise we went on for spring break. The weight of her bag was so heavy and I wondered if that mouthwash was even worth it. My friend was an aspiring dentist and was pretty obsessed with oral hygiene, so she definitely had enough mouthwash to share!
4. Brush with bottled water! If you are traveling in a country where you don’t really know about the quality of the water, save yourself the potential harm and brush with bottled water. Getting sick on vacation is the worst so just to be on the safe side always brush with bottled water in case the water system is compromised.
5. Get back on track! Sometimes while on vacation we completely forget to be consistent with our daily routine of brushing and flossing. The first thing to say, is don’t beat yourself up. We are human we are allowed to truly enjoy a vacation without having to worry about miniscule things. However, when you get back from vacation, it’s important to get back on track. Subsequently following a vacation, it is important to brush for at least two minutes and floss twice daily if you haven’t kept up with a daily regimen.  

So if there is anything to take away from this blog post, have an amazing summer, and don’t forget to stop in and see us! To schedule an appointment with us: https://www.texasdental.group/conroe1.html.