The holiday season is the peak time for travel. Most of the United States is either welcoming family into their home for the holidays or off on the road to visit their own. While the holidays are fun for the whole family, with most nights are spent relaxing with less-friendly drinks and treats, if you are one to travel over the holidays, ensure you are prepared beforehand. Our Missoula Dentist, Dr. Duke at Bitterroot Dental, urges you to double-check your bags for your oral health necessities.
As much as possible, dental routines should remain consistent
When on the road, it is hard to fall into your normal routine. Working out, eating healthy, and most of all oral health. Dentists & our Top Rated Local® Missoula Dentist, recommend preparation before and during travel can help with consistency. For example, if you normally walk into your bathroom and night, wash your face, clean your ears, and then start the brushing preparation, do so on the road. The simple process of repetition can trigger a response in the brain to follow suit. Therefore, the following nights will be much easier to fall into a rhythm. Even the importance of laying out your dental tools: Toothbrush, floss, mouth wash etc.. in the same order can make a major difference.
Pack first, then check, then double-check
Yes, it is very clear, you can’t brush your teeth without your toothbrush, but among things left behind on road trips, dental accessories top the charts. This is why hotels have extra toothpaste, mini brushes, and floss. However, you won’t need the hotel’s assistance or to share with your little brother Kevin, you packed intelligently. Dr. Duke recommends ensuring you pack your toothbrush as a final point in your suitcase. This being the last note will help you remember. Also, putting your toothbrush, floss, and mouthwash in a small traveling pack can help with ease of use as well as keeping everything together. Grab that pack, and put it in last.
Overall, have fun with your families this holiday, but remember your toothbrush! If not, remember 2017 is right around the corner and that Dr. Duke can get you in for an early year appointment.
