Tips for Healthy Teeth While Traveling

  

The unofficial start to summer - Memorial Day Weekend - is just around the corner! Do you have an exciting family trip planned? Whether you are traveling near or far - make sure you and your family are prepared this season with these travel tooth care tips:

Keep healthy snacks on hand. Try not to stock up on chips or candy and instead grab some portable tooth friendly options. Baby carrots, apples, string cheese, and some water are all much better options for teeth.

Pack your carry-on. Heading to the airport? Keep travel sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouthwash in your carry on. This way you can easily freshen up after a long flight - your mouth will thank you!

Take a brush break. Whether you are camping, flying out of state, or taking a road trip - factor in some brush breaks whenever you can. Remembering to brush for two minutes, twice daily is essential for good oral health!

Avoid dental emergencies. Accidents can always happen, but taking simple precautions can help prevent an emergency. Avoid chomping down on anything hard, don’t open things with your teeth, and have a Dental Emergency Kit on hand (which includes: mouth guards for sporting activities, pain relievers, orthodontic wax for those with braces, cotton/gauze, and floss).

Schedule a visit with us. Make sure everything is A-OK prior to your trip by paying us a visit. This way we can make sure there’s nothing that will cause tiny teeth to have any big problems.

For any questions, concerns, or emergencies - we’re here for you and your child. Our practice has been providing excellent pediatric dentistry to children of Long Island for over 14 years.  Please feel free to contact us at any of our 3 locations!

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With your child’s spring break around the corner, you may have some travel plans secured (hopefully to a warmer, less rainy location). As such, we wanted to make sure you were prepared with some tooth care tips while traveling:

Pack properly - Make sure all toothbrushes are covered with a travel container large enough to provide air circulation and holes for drainage and ventilation. Be sure to clean the case thoroughly before and after the trip to rid any dirt or bacteria.

Purchase travel sized items - If you are only bringing a carry on, remember to comply with TSA rules. Travel sized toothpaste (3oz) can easily be stashed in your carry on bags. It may also be a good idea to bring a travel sized toothbrush in your purse for on the go cleaning. Remember, if staying at a hotel,

Bring some sugar free xylitol chewing gum - When traveling, it’s easy to fall out of normal dental care routines. With nature’s secret weapon in gum form on hand, you can still take preventative oral health measures. Xylitol aids in preventing bacteria from sticking to the teeth as well as keeping saliva at a more neutral pH level. Chewing this gum will help to stimulate saliva and keep teeth clean and healthy.

Avoid dental emergencies - If possible, schedule your routine checkup with us prior to leaving. To prepare for emergencies while away, pack a “Dental Emergency Kit” including mouth guards for sporting activities, pain relievers, orthodontic wax for those with braces, cotton/gauze, and floss.

For any questions, concerns, or emergencies - we’re here for you and your child. Please feel free to contact us at any of our 3 locations. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news.