While you have spent months trying to get your mouth back in order, don’t let it fall apart now that the holidays are here. Dr. Rice states, “Hundreds of patients undo months of periodontal treatment over the holiday season by going back into bad habits.” While traveling over the holidays thousands of people forget their toothbrushes and floss. Many also travel without mouthwash?
Here are some tips to helping you travel and keep your gums
happy.
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Travel with a brand new toothbrush. PeriodontistDr. Denine Rice recommends you grab a new toothbrush every six months. This is
the perfect opportunity to do this. Make sure to find a toothbrush that has
soft bristles and has the grip you feel comfortable with.
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Brush and floss in the morning as soon as you
wake up. While many have schedule
changes during the holidays - we have a tendency to stay up late and wake up
early - brushing first thing in the morning will ensure you take care of this
before the day gets hectic.
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Bring a small throw-away bottle of
mouthwash. No one can travel with liquid
over a certain weight anyway, so, if you’re not checking your bag purchasing a
few small bottles of mouth wash can keep you focused on using it, and then
throwing away the bottle so you travel home with a few less items.
Enjoy this holiday season with fresher breath and a
fantastic holiday smile.
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