With the end of June and Canada Day long weekend approaching, summer will officially be upon us; the perfect time to plan outdoor activities, visit cottage country or go for a vacation, but is your family’s smile ready for vacation time?
We all plan for the fun stuff, but nothing ruins a beach day or vacation faster than a surprise toothache or dental emergency. However, with a bit of preparation and preventive planning, you can help to maintain your family’s dental care while travelling this summer.
Enter Keshavarz Dentistry
At Keshavarz Dentistry, we’ve been providing the best in pre-vacation dental exams, checkups, and cleaning services for dental patients in Brampton since 2014. This helps families enjoy worry-free summer vacations filled with healthy smiles and fun.
Call 905-791-3867 or book your pre-vacation dental appointment today. Our dental office in Brampton welcomes new patients, including families, kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
The Importance of Dental Checkups Before Travelling
Travelling is exciting, but a sudden toothache or dental problem can quickly turn your dream getaway into a stressful experience. Planning a dental checkup before travelling helps catch potential issues early, from hidden cavities to minor discomfort that might escalate while you’re away.
What to Pack in Your Family’s Travel Dental Care Kit
When packing a family-size dental care kit for your travels, it’s best to start with the essentials, encompassing:
- A soft-bristled Toothbrush
- Fluoride Toothpaste
- Floss
Here are some optional tools to bring with you, especially in situations where you don’t have access to water for brushing or want a more straightforward cleaning method.
- Mouthwash
- Floss Pics
Oral Hygiene Tips During Summer Activities
Summer activities often come with sugary treats, cold drinks, and busy days where adequate oral care might be a challenge, so here are simple oral hygiene tips to help you stay on track.
Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps prevent dry mouth and naturally rinses away food particles and bacteria.
Travel with Portable Dental Essentials: Always ensure to pack a travel toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, and floss picks to make oral care easier.
Wear Mouthguards During Sporting Activities: Wearing protective mouthguards during sporting activities can help reduce the risk of sustaining dental injuries.
Brush and Floss Daily: Regardless of how busy your schedule becomes, brushing twice a day and flossing remain essential to protect your teeth and gums.
Special Considerations for Kids During Travel
Choose Teeth-Friendly Snacks: Most snacks available at restaurants and airports are overly sugary and unhealthy for a kid’s teeth. You can swap these out for more tooth-friendly snacks, such as fruits, nuts, and carrots.
Pack Their Dental Kits: Bring your kid’s toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, and even floss or floss picks for their two-minute brushing. It’s essential to support their routine oral care even during travel.
Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies: Accidents happen, and despite our best efforts to avoid and prevent emergency situations, especially while vacationing, you and your family can’t always predict what your kids will do or what may happen to them when you’re away. As a result, we recommend having your child’s dental insurance information and the contact details of a local dental emergency clinic readily available. A little prep goes a long way in case something unexpected occurs.
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Summer is about making memories, not stressing or worrying about dental emergencies. You could be hitting the beach, exploring new cities, or enjoying a backyard BBQ, but whatever your summer looks like, having your family’s oral health in check means one less thing to worry about.
At Keshavarz Dentistry, we want our patients to start their vacations with confident, healthy smiles. Our caring dentists and hygienists are here to help you prepare for the season with preventive checkups, child-friendly care, and helpful travel tips.
Ready to start the summer with the perfect smile?
Call 905-791-3867 or visit Keshavarz Dentistry in Brampton to book an appointment for your family’s pre-vacation checkup today; summer appointments fill up fast!
About Keshavarz Dentistry
You will find our dentists and office staff to be friendly, gentle, accommodating, and diverse. Our staff takes the time to make each person feel comfortable and treated with exceptional care. But don’t just take our ‘word’ for it. Read our dental reviews and testimonials from former and existing dental patients for your peace of mind.
About Dr. Keshavarz
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Keshavarz is a dentist in Brampton who has dedicated her life to the profession of dentistry. Dr. Keshavarz regularly participates in continuing education and professional training courses to ensure the highest quality of care for her patients. She genuinely believes in taking time to understand the oral health needs of each of her patients. Recently, she has taken up bike riding and especially enjoys riding with her kids. She speaks both English and Farsi.
