Maintaining Optimal Dental Hygiene When Travelling

Travelling is mostly a rushed, overwhelming experience, where resting and staying clean can be quite tricky. But being busy is no excuse to neglect your oral hygiene. Take a look at the following travelling dental hygiene tips from expert dentist to help you prioritize your teeth’s cleanliness and health while on the go:

PREVENTATIVE CARE:

A smart step is to get a dental check-up prior to your travel to find out any trouble areas that could get worse while on the journey. Look into your insurance before you leave to look out for better dental options in the area where you are headed. Ask your dentist for recommendations.

EATING RIGHT:

A good diet goes hand in hand with good oral health. Avoid sugary, hard and acidic foods, such as candies and sodas, and alcohol. Instead opt for lots of water, lean proteins, and lots of vegetables and fruits. Not only will this help you give a healthy boost, but also prevent your teeth from getting discolored, chipped or cracked.

TOOTHBRUSHES:

Keep a spare toothbrush when travelling. Remember to air dry your brush before packing it in a bag to prevent bacteria from building up on the bristles. If you use an electronic brush, make sure you have a charger for your convenience.

SUGAR-FREE GUM:

A tasty and healthy alternative to munching on sugary snacks is to chew on sugar-free gum. Sugar-free gum increases the production of saliva in your mouth which in turn cleans food particles and fluids from your mouth.  Besides, sugar-free gum reduces your sugar cravings and keeps you from snacking on other unhealthy foods, like sodas, salted crisps and candies.

WISPS:

Wisp is a cleaning brush with a liquid-filled bead that is released when you brush, giving your mouth a freshness burst. Wisps come in handy where there is unavailability of water or the source is unreliable or dirty. No toothpaste is needed as the bead does the job.

GREEN TEA:

Opt for green tea over other types when travelling as it is full of antioxidants that helps get rid of harmful bacteria before they form cavities. Furthermore, unlike other teas, green tea will not stain your teeth.

Keep these tips in mind and you will be able to maintain optimal dental hygiene when travelling.

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