{"id":200,"date":"2024-06-17T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T21:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2024-07-22T21:30:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T21:30:23","slug":"3-tips-preventative-dental-care-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/17\/3-tips-preventative-dental-care-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Protecting Your Summer Vacation Smile \u2013 And Your Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part of the beauty of summer vacation is the absence of drama. Or so you hope! When it comes to your teeth, concerning complications can develop quickly and start strong. There\u2019s nothing low-key about waking up to jaw pain or a toothache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To protect your fun from decidedly not fun <\/em>dental emergencies<\/a>, it\u2019s best to invest in some preventative smile care measures. Keep reading for three proactive tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Send Plaque and Tartar Packing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The root of many dental evils is bacteria accumulation. If left alone, bacteria will harden into plaque and tartar, leading to problems like gum disease and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, even if you\u2019re a fantastic brusher and flosser, bacteria can be equally fantastic at hiding! Fortunately, your dentist has advanced equipment that can scrub away anything from sneaky bacteria to stubborn tartar. Make sure tooth decay doesn\u2019t develop during your vacation by scheduling a pre-travel cleaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Dental Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course this includes whatever old-fashioned or high tech oral hygiene equipment you use, but you can take your packing prep a step further. Dental emergency kits are simple to assemble yourself, and contain key first aid essentials such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n