Take a Load Off Your Mind: Schedule a Pre-Vacation Dental Appointment

Going on vacation doesn’t mean that you’re off the hook when it comes to taking care of your smile. In fact, it’s not a bad idea to schedule a dental appointment before you hit the road to spend a three-day weekend at the lake or some exotic locale. By seeing the dentist ahead of time, you stand to prevent dental emergencies and clean up your smile for all the photography you’re going to be doing. Read on to learn about the benefits of seeing the dentist before traveling.

Toothaches During Air Travel Are a Drag

Sometimes when people travel by air, they experience a toothache as the plane ascends only to find that it goes away when they’re back at ground level. This can happen because of pockets of air between the teeth or within cracks. If you go to the dentist before you leave, these dental health issues and others can be resolved during your appointment, meaning your teeth will be perfectly comfortable as you fly.

Stay Ahead of Schedule

Some schools require proof of recent physical and dental checkups before the new school year, and many parents wait until the last possible week to get it done. If you schedule your child’s dental exam while you are preparing to leave for vacation in July, you can dodge the scheduling rush in August. After the appointment, your child won’t need another dental visit for six months!

Protect Your Teeth Against the Summer Sweets

When you go on summer break, you’re more likely to indulge your sweet tooth. Juices, soda pop, tropical beverages, and alcoholic drinks might be tasty and fun to enjoy by the poolside, but they are also full of sugar and acid that can promote bacterial growth and erode enamel. By bringing your family to the dentist before you leave, you will ensure all of you look your best for all the vacation photography.

A little preventative dentistry before leaving for vacation can go a long way. Getting your child’s biannual dental appointment out of the way, your dental health problems fixed, and your teeth freshly cleaned ahead of time can take a lot of worry off your mind while keeping a lot of pain out of your teeth. As long as you maintain good dental hygiene, you can rest by the pool at ease knowing that your dental health has been taken care of for your vacation and beyond.

About the Author

Dr. Jason Aptaker earned his Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey before completing the General Practice Residency. His practice provides services including general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. If you’re interested in scheduling a pre-vacation dental appointment, contact his office online or by phone at (732) 223-9199.