{"id":17,"date":"2019-05-22T18:14:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T18:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2019-05-22T18:22:36","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T18:22:36","slug":"dentist-in-forest-vacation-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/22\/dentist-in-forest-vacation-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Trip? Dentist in Forest Says Take Care of Your Teeth!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s finally time for that big summer trip! You\u2019re probably\nlooking forward to getting away from your routine for a bit and to have some\nfun with the family. However, one routine you can never get away from is good\noral hygiene; it can be difficult to keep the right habits when you\u2019re away\nfrom home and your schedule is different, but taking care of your mouth is a\nfull-time job. Here\u2019s some advice from your dentist\nin Forest<\/a> for keeping your smile healthy while on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

See Your Dentist Sooner, Not Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s about time for your six-month dental appointment, it\nmay be a good idea to get it out of the way before you leave town. Discuss any\nconcerns you may have regarding your mouth; an unaddressed problem could lead\nto a dental emergency at the worst time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure You Pack the Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you should always make sure to put your\ntoothbrush in your travel bag, along with floss and some mouthwash. When it\ncomes to toothpaste, you can either buy travel-size tubes or fill another\nsmall, reusable container such as an eyeglass dropper. Depending on where\nyou\u2019re going and how long you\u2019ll be gone, it may be a good idea to stock up on\nextra supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure your toothbrush is kept in a ventilated container,\nand make sure it\u2019s completely dry before packing; otherwise, bacteria may start\nto grow on it. Be sure to clean your toothbrush case before and after you use\nit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an Eye on What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all tend to indulge ourselves on vacation, but it\u2019s\nimportant to be aware of how much sugar you\u2019re eating each day. Try to limit\nintake of foods and drinks such as candy or cola, and don\u2019t forget to eat\nplenty of leafy green vegetables for the vitamins needed to keep your teeth\nhealthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One treat that\u2019s surprisingly good for your teeth is\nsugarless gum, especially when sweetened with xylitol. It\u2019ll increase your\nsaliva flow, which helps neutralize the acids in your mouth and wash away food\nparticles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the Worst Happens\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies can strike at any time. If you have a\ntoothache that lasts for several days, a profusely bleeding cut, or a jaw\nswollen from infection, you\u2019ll want to seek professional treatment as soon as\npossible. You can call your dentist in Forest to see if they can provide advice\nor a referral for your area. Before you leave home, call your dental insurer to\nfind out if your plan covers out-of-state treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be tempting to be more lax with your health when you\u2019re not in your daily routine, but you can never afford to stop taking care of yourself, and that includes your teeth. Make sure that you\u2019re prepared and take whatever steps you think are necessary to avoid potential problems; a little prevention goes a long way, and being sure that you\u2019ve done everything you can to keep your mouth healthy will make it easier to relax on your well-earned vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Crossroads Family Dentistry, Drs. Steven D. Hatch, James\nM. Peery III, Samuel E. Woolwine, and Carole Roberts employ compassion and\nhumor to make sure their patients have a relaxing, enjoyable visit. The team\nhas 40 combined years of experience providing excellent dental care to\nVirginia, from standard preventive checkups to emergency dental services. To\nschedule an appointment before a trip, visit their website<\/a>\nor call (434) 841-1704.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s finally time for that big summer trip! You\u2019re probably looking forward to getting away from your routine for a bit and to have some fun with the family. However, one routine you can never get away from is good oral hygiene; it can be difficult to keep the right habits when you\u2019re away from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17\/revisions\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsfamilydentistryva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}