There’s something about going out of town that can truly throw your usual habits into a tailspin. Unfortunately, when it comes to keeping your oral health safe, this is not the type of thing you want to happen (especially when you’re doing your best to enjoy yourself and relax). To ensure you can get away from home without leaving your good dental hygiene and dental care habits behind you, we offer up the details you don’t want to overlook!
Bring Your Travel-Size Kit (Or…)
You may wish to put together a kit of a travel-size toothpaste, toothbrush, and dental floss. In doing so, you can pack them into a carry on (and you can leave your full size items at home). Or, if you love what you use and don’t want to switch to travel items, go ahead and pack them in a bag and plan to check your luggage. Simple!
Bring Your Other Essentials
Oral appliance therapy? Whitening trays? Whatever you’ve got going on in addition to your usual dental hygiene, remember that you should take it with you, so you don’t arrive at your destination deeply disappointed and facing a mini oral health crisis.
Write A List
Didn’t think we’d just tell you to toss your stuff into a bag and leave it at that, did you? Remember that it’s very easy to forget all about your oral health items, which means you might show up without any way to care for your dental hygiene for several hours. Avoid this by keeping the following in mind:
- First, make up a list in your phone, on paper, or however you work best. Make sure all the necessary oral health related items are on it. Check each item off one by one as you finish packing.
- Next, remember that if you accidentally leave something behind, it’s not the end of the world. You can purchase a toothbrush when you get where you’re going!
Make Travel Easy With Tips From Our Team
Learn all about how to keep your smile healthy in a variety of situations by asking questions during your next appointment. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
