During summer vacation, you can say goodbye to your workday routine and all your worries, but you should never neglect your dental hygiene.
After all, you use your teeth every single day and your smile should never be on vacation. It’s important to keep up your brushing and flossing regimen no matter where you are, because plaque and tooth decay never take a holiday.
Here are a few basic vacation dental tips and ways to keep your smile clean and healthy when you go on holiday, but the most important thing to bring along is a can-do attitude. Even though your daily routine is cast aside and you laze around aimlessly most of the time, your teeth and gums should never be neglected. Make a point of sticking to your dental hygiene schedule, even it seems like “work” to you.
Be Prepared For Anything And Everything
The last thing you want to do on vacation is spend valuable time searching for a local dentist in a strange place, so do a little homework before you leave. Even though the odds of having a dental emergency while on vacation are admittedly quite slim, it pays to be prepared for anything, so please keep these dental tips in mind. 
Confirm with your dental insurance carrier to see if there will be any in-network providers at your destination, and what their policy is regarding emergency coverage. Don’t forget to take your insurance card and keep it with your important travel documents.
See Kristen Ritzau DDS Before You Leave
It’s always a good idea to schedule a dental appointment before your vacation, especially if you haven’t been to Dr. Ritzau’s office lately. It is so much easier to fix minor problems at home before they flare up in an unfamiliar city.
Air travel is stressful on your teeth because of the air pressure changes, and sensitive teeth may start to ache at higher altitudes. Dr. Ritzau will double-check all of your filling, caps and implants so they don’t fall out unexpectedly.
Don’t Forget To Floss
Along with these dental tips, you’ll need to pack ALL of your dental hygiene items like toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste and mouthwash. Sticking to your daily dental care regimen when you’re on vacation takes a little more willpower than usual, but it’s absolutely necessary if you want a bright smile.
After all, vacations are definitely something to smile about.
