Traveling around the world is super exciting, however often our usual habits temporarily move out of the priority list. One of those things is usually your health, and specifically, your oral health. Keeping your smile happy and healthy whilst traveling is so important, whether it’s for a couple of weeks or a few months, it’s time to make it a priority!
Visit Your Dentist 2 Weeks Before Your Trip
The first thing you need to do to keep your mouth and teeth healthy when traveling is to visit your dentist 2 weeks before your trip. This will give your dentist the chance to identify any issues or weaknesses that might already exist, as well as give them time to fix it within the 2 weeks before your trip. So, visit your dentist in Leamington Spa, London, or Luton, no matter where it is, to give you the opportunity to start your trip with the healthiest smile. They could also give you some specific advice to make sure you know how to keep your smile healthy.
Pack Compact Versions of Oral Health Products
Next up, you don’t want to be taking up loads of room in your bag when traveling, so pack compact versions of all your oral health products. You can get small fold-up toothbrushes that are tiny to pack, then you can get mini toothpastes and mouthwash too. Floss usually comes in a small pack anyway, so this shouldn’t be an issue. If you’re traveling for a while, you might want to take a full size toothpaste and then just buy mouthwash as you go. You will have a lighter bag this way with more space for other essentials, but you can still keep your smile looking and feeling amazing.
Drink Plenty of Water
Another thing you should do to protect your oral health when traveling is to drink plenty of water. When you’re traveling, you will probably be eating and drinking more sugary foods, whether it’s ice cream, fizzy drinks, or alcohol. It’s your holiday and you should enjoy it, however, these foods can have an impact on your oral health over time, particularly if you’re traveling for a few months. So, the best thing to do is drink plenty of water throughout the day, particularly after you’ve eaten or drunk something sugary. This will help to wash away some of the sugar residue in the mouth, so the sugar isn’t stuck in your mouth for the majority of the day. It helps to wash away some sugar until you brush your teeth in the evening. Aim to drink around 8 medium glasses of water a day, to keep you hydrated (which is essential) and also to protect your oral health!
Get Worldwide Dental Trauma Cover
Last but not least, you need to make sure you have worldwide dental trauma coverage. This can be cheap, but it will give you access to private dental care all around the world if something were to happen. This could be chipping a tooth, causing serious damage, experiencing pain, or any other problem. Even if you don’t usually have chronic tooth pain or anything, you never know when it could happen, so ensure you get dental trauma cover and you will thank yourself for it! Setting a small amount aside when saving for your traveling will be worth it.
Final Thoughts
When you’re heading off traveling, your immediate thought might not be to consider your oral health, however these few small steps can make a huge difference if you are away for a while!
About The Author
Daisy Moss is a freelance writer specializing in vintage jewelry. When she isn’t writing you will probably find her looking for her next investment in Hatton Garden.