{"id":470,"date":"2024-06-17T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=470"},"modified":"2024-07-22T14:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:39:46","slug":"dont-forget-toothpaste-3-tips-summer-vacation-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/dont-forget-toothpaste-3-tips-summer-vacation-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget the Toothpaste! 3 Tips for Summer Vacation Dental Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re no doubt excited for your upcoming summer vacation plans. That\u2019s good, but all the energy and chaos can make it easy to forget your oral health needs! To maintain healthy teeth<\/a> and protect your trip from dental disasters,<\/a> take note of these three dental care tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1. Pack Helpful Dental Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t take care of your teeth if you don\u2019t have the right tools! As obvious as this is, toothbrushes and floss are more often than not the items you forget at home. Some things, like fluoride toothpaste and pH strips, can be purchased from a store near your destination. However, personalized appliances like Invisalign orthodontics, dentures, and sleep apnea devices can\u2019t be replaced! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure you pack all your dental essentials, create a checklist a few days before your departure. You might even want to check it twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Clean Your Teeth on The Regular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Packing all the dental supplies in the world won\u2019t help if you don\u2019t use them consistently! It can be tempting to skip your oral hygiene routine on vacation, but certain summertime activities can actually leave your teeth more vulnerable to harm. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n