Go on holiday without dental emergencies: learn to avoid surprises outside the house!
Holidays, especially in summer, are the ideal time to disconnect from the routine, relax, spend time with those you love and travel! Imagine yourself in this paradisiacal scenario and face the appearance of dental emergencies.
To prevent dental emergencies in summer, we will gather throughout this article the main care you should have before packing and also some useful advice to prevent dental emergencies during the trip.
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Reasons to have a routine appointment before leaving
Don’t vacation the health of your teeth!
Many of the situations that cause discomfort or dental emergencies on vacation are perfectly preventable with a simple routine consultation. Doing a general check-up allows you to detect early signs of cavities, gum inflammation, broken restorations or misadjusted prostheses.
That is, everything that can be aggravated by the heat, eating outside or lack of clinical follow-up.
If you are in the middle of a treatment, such as an endodontic or orthodontic treatment, oral surgery or prosthetic rehabilitation, it is even more important to ensure that everything is stable and flawless before traveling.
So, with the holidays coming up, if you haven’t scheduled your routine appointment yet, don’t wait any longer to do it: the holidays come and then they go!
Necessary for vacation: oral hygiene kit on the go
In addition to sunscreen and hat, there is something else you should have in your suitcase. There are 3 oral hygiene essentials that any suitcase must contain:
- Toothbrush
- Toothbrushes or dental floss
- Fluoride toothpaste
The Order of Dentists (OMD) recommends:
Point out these habits that you should maintain, even away from home, and that apply to everyone:
- Consult your dentist: prevention and care for oral health are essential;
- Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day, including tongue;
- Prioritize a balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables;
- Stay hydrated, dry mouth increases the risk of cavities;
- Avoid snacking between meals or opt for healthier options, as we know this trend worsens in the summer months.
- Use sunscreen for lips, a very sensitive skin;
- Do not use your teeth as a tool, for example to open bottles, as they can cause damage and fractures.
Warning signs: when should you seek help even on vacation?
You are on vacation but encounter one of these signs, should seek help from a dentist:
- Sharp pain while chewing or with cold/hot drinks;
- Swelling of the gum or face;
- Continuous bleeding or greatly altered breath;
- Broken tooth or loose restoration.
These symptoms may indicate more serious conditions, such as abscesses, infections or fractures, which should be evaluated as soon as possible. In case of urgency and/or being on vacation in Portugal, turn to our professionals.
Are you going on vacation? Here is the guide you were missing
🧳Make an appointment at the dentist
🧳Then follow the advice below.
🧳Prepare your oral hygiene kit.
Just as you check your car before a long trip, so does your smile, as you have seen throughout this article.
Avoiding a toothache during vacation is not luck, it’s prevention.
By booking a pre-vacation appointment at A Clínica Dr. Pedro Mota, you are taking care of your oral health and ensuring peace of mind to enjoy the most anticipated time of the year: the well-deserved vacation!
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