{"id":398,"date":"2023-05-10T04:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T04:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=398"},"modified":"2023-06-29T04:16:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T04:16:22","slug":"check-with-your-dentist-before-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/10\/check-with-your-dentist-before-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Check With Your Dentist Before Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_327633420__1688011903_35469.jpg\" alt=\"family playing in the water\" class=\"wp-image-399\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_327633420__1688011903_35469.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_327633420__1688011903_35469-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_327633420__1688011903_35469-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re 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\u2014but can you be sure that your family\u2019s oral health is where it needs to be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t been to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/for-patients.html\">dentist<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop Problems Before They Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re on vacation, and especially if you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can never guarantee that you won\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Ready to Dig In!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summertime is all about the food, and that goes double when you\u2019re on vacation. Half the fun of going somewhere new is getting to experience what local cuisine has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make an Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019ll be able to have more confidence in your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Thomas Gromling has been in private practice for nearly 40 years, and he owes his success to the strong relationships he\u2019s formed with his patients. He feels enormously proud to have regular patients who have come back to see him time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about the importance of preventive care, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (540) 869-4377.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re 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\u2014but can you be sure that your family\u2019s oral health is where it needs to be? 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