Oral Hygiene Tips While Traveling This Summer

June 2, 2008

Surprisingly, we took our summer vacation early this year. This time… we had a whole week with disney on a Mexican Riviera cruise. It was tons of fun…. especially for our tummies. Being that we ate twice as much as we could, I did wonder what was going on inside my mouth at the time…. more food = more sugar = more acid = more dental problems when you get back home.

So I’ve compiled a checklist for you to take with you with regards to your summer trip.

  1. Don’t forget your toothbrush. I know some places have toothbrushes for you but they’re so low quality. Be sure to bring you “everyday” soft toothbrush with you. I like to cover the head of the brush with this neat cover which contains anti-bacterial herbs in it. The brand is Dr. Tungs and they come in pairs.
  2. Floss. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean you can take a vacation away from flossing… because the bacteria don’t care! Bring unwaxed floss with you. If you don’t already floss, then a vacation may be a good time to pick up that habit.
  3. Toothpaste. Get the small sample tubes that you get from dentist. That way you don’t have to “donate” it at the TSA line.
  4. Mouthwash. Don’t forget the germs in your mouth. Use an alcohol-free rinse that does more than mask the bad breath… but actually kills the odor-causing bugs and sulfur gases on contact (i.e. something that contains stabilized chlorine dioxide). Click here for my recommendation.
  5. A Tongue Scraper. When I go out of town, my diet changes… I end up eating more appetizers and more desserts, which means more gunk on my tongue. You’re wrong if you think your toothbrush will do the trick. Our studies show that brushing your tongue with a toothbrush will only get 50% of what a good tongue scraper will do. I like a very specific kind of scraper…. click here for my recommendation.

That’s pretty much all you need to bring with you (which is pretty much everything you use at home). I know it is a lot but the chances of getting a quick onset of gum disease, bad breath, or toothache are high when you least expect it (like when you are on vacation!)

If you want more info about a system I use to clean my own teeth, check it out here…. http://www.3minsmile.com

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