Taking a Road Trip..Pack Light and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush & Floss

Summer is almost here and as we enter the Memorial Day weekend, for many summer has officially begun. Taking a road trip or a vacation in the coming days or weeks? We understand that while on vacation you will likely indulge in some extra tasty treats and hopefully let yourself completely relax. Our only request is that you remember your oral hygiene. A vacation is great for the mind, body and soul, and as long as you keep up with your fantastic daily brushing and flossing you should be in tip-top shape.

Summer type drinks, popsicles and ice cream are delicious, but they are packed with sugar, so just remember bacteria, plaque, and gum diseases don’t halt their relentless attack against your teeth and gums while you’re on vacation. In fact, traveling, increases food and drink consumption, and making the most of the various tourist attractions along the way can all-to-easily disrupt a regular oral health routine.

Top 5 Tips for keeping your Summer Smile Healthy:

• Pack an extra toothbursh, toothpaste & floss in your travel bag, so that you can keep your smile healthy while on the go.
• Drink plenty of water. Keeping yourself hydrated staves off tooth decay besides protecting your skin and gum tissues. 
• Try to stay away from drinks that will stain your teeth like coffee, soft drinks, or dark colored juices. Not only will drinks like this weaken your enamel but they will also darken that your fabulous smile. 
• A good tip for keeping your mouth safe from staining and other possible pitfalls is to rinse your mouth with water after any meal in which you can’t fully brush your teeth after.

Most importantly, stick to your routine! It is so easy to stay up late and make excuses for not brushing your teeth before bed while on vacation, but it is not worth it! During a vacation, you are more prone to cavities due to the excess sugar consumed. Plaque doesn’t take vacation, and neither should your brushing!

Your Auburn Dental Aesthetics Team

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