When you’re preparing to leave for summer vacation, you may want to do one last check to see if everything is in order. You can look at your booking information, get your swimsuits together, and pack plenty of sunscreen—but can you be sure that your family’s oral health is where it needs to be?
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you may want to make the trip before you leave to ensure that everything is in order. Here are a few reasons why that may be a good idea.
Stop Problems Before They Start
When you’re on vacation, and especially if you’re taking a trip somewhere, the last thing you want to happen is to have to race to a nearby dentist to deal with a painful toothache.
While you can never guarantee that you won’t chip or crack a tooth, a dentist can check you for signs of disease or decay that could indicate an imminent toothache. By getting treated before you leave, you can potentially save your loved ones a lot of pain and frustration.
Get Ready to Dig In!
Summertime is all about the food, and that goes double when you’re on vacation. Half the fun of going somewhere new is getting to experience what local cuisine has to offer.
However, when you’re dealing with gum disease and tooth decay, it can be hard to enjoy your food to the fullest. By addressing any oral health problems that you have before you leave for vacation, everyone in your family can try whatever foods they like.
Make an Impact
One of the nice things about going somewhere new is that you have plenty of opportunities to meet people. If you want to make the best impression possible, your dentist can help you do that.
Most checkups and cleanings finish with your dentist polishing your teeth, which can remove surface stains and give your smile a beautiful sheen. Not only will you be able to protect your oral health, but you’ll be able to have more confidence in your smile.
About the Author
Dr. Thomas Gromling has been in private practice for nearly 40 years, and he owes his success to the strong relationships he’s formed with his patients. He feels enormously proud to have regular patients who have come back to see him time and time again.
Dr. Gromling received his degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has since completed extensive study at the L.D. Pankey Institute Continuum for Advanced Dentistry and the Misch Implant Institute restorative program, among others.
If you have any questions about the importance of preventive care, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (540) 869-4377.