Arjun Singh
Dental care is an important part of one’s general health. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to maintain dental hygiene while traveling. There are numerous factors that make maintaining dental health while on the road challenging. Whether you’re a business traveler, backpacker, or for fun traveler, these tips curated by Royal Dental Clinics will help you maintain good oral hygiene regardless of your travel plans. Read on for some helpful advice on how you can keep your pearly whites in check while traveling!
Use Your Own Toothbrush
Alia Bhatt recently confessed in an interview that she gets confused between her and Ranbir’s toothbrush. Is it okay? Maybe not. This one is a good idea regardless of where you’re traveling. Using your own toothbrush and toothpaste will ensure that you are using products that you are comfortable with. Using your own toothbrush and toothpaste will help to prevent you from coming into contact with the harmful bacteria present in tap water. Also, ensure that you don’t forget to pack toothbrush heads for your electric toothbrush!
Floss and Use Mouthwash
While traveling, you might notice that your dental hygiene seems to fall a bit short compared to your everyday life. This could be, due to negligence to floss or brush your teeth after every meal. In order to combat this, use mouthwash after every meal to kill bacteria left in your mouth that could cause oral hygiene issues.
Diet and Dental Care
The food that you eat has impact on your dental hygiene. While you are eating at restaurants or buying food from street vendors, you must limit certain acidic, salty, or candied foods. Examples include: Fried, Carbonated beverages, Candy, Citrus fruits, Coffee and tomato-based products. So, whenever you are travelling, whether for a short period or a long period, never ignore dental hygiene.
Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal
Another essential aspect is brushing your teeth after every meal. This can be a challenge while traveling, but it is essential if you want to keep your teeth clean. If you have limited access to water, you should consider bringing a dry toothbrush. These are designed to be used without water and are very helpful.
Don’t Forget to Rinse
Another important part of maintaining dental hygiene while traveling is rinsing your mouth with water after you are finished eating. This will prevent you from getting food stuck in your teeth. You might want to consider bringing mouthwash if you will be in a situation where there is limited access to water. Ensure to rinse your mouth after each meal to avoid cavities and gum disease.
Try the Dry Mouth Trick
If you are in an area where water is limited or you don’t have access to a toothbrush and toothpaste, you can try the dry mouth trick. This is a simple tip that involves you not swallowing while eating and then rinsing your mouth out with water after you are finished eating. While this trick won’t help you to brush your teeth, it can help to prevent food from getting stuck in your teeth.
Pack a Travel Dental Care Kit
While it might be tempting to pack as little as possible when traveling. But carrying a travel dental kit as part of your travel necessities can make maintaining your dental hygiene better. A travel dental kit can include items such as:
- Toothbrush – This can be your own, or you can use a disposable toothbrush.
- Toothpaste – You can get travel-sized toothpaste.
- Mouthwash – A travel-sized bottle of mouthwash can be helpful.
- Floss – You can buy travel-sized
- Dental picks – It is helpful when trying to clean out food that is stuck between your teeth.
Ensure that the toothbrush is enclosed in a cover that has ventilation. This is to prevent the toothbrush from remaining wet which can become a breeding ground for harmful germs.
Don’t Forget to Check-Up Before You Go
Before you leave on your trip, you might want to book an appointment at Royal Dental Clinics to ensure you have an appointment lined up when you get back from your trip. This will help you to catch any dental problems before they get out of hand. Additionally, if you are visiting another country, you will want to make sure that you have travel health insurance. This can be particularly helpful if you end up needing to see a dentist while abroad.
One final word of advice from Royal Dental Clinics would be that as you pack for your next trip, think about your dental routines while traveling. Bringing along oral care necessities and putting a plan in place for on-the-go cleanings will help you maintain healthy teeth and a bright smile!
