As temperatures rise, the most wonderful time of the year slowly but surely approaches: vacation. While it's not like you're only looking forward to this period, the anticipation for the approaching annual leave increases with rising temperatures. In today's blog post, we'll explain how your teeth don't have to suffer during your long-awaited vacation and how you can make your trip practical and stress-free in terms of daily dental care.
Dental care on vacation and while traveling
Start the day relaxed, renounce time-bound obligations, and simply unwind; that's what most people associate with vacation. Everyday worries and problems are cast aside for the duration of the vacation or trip; the only thing that matters during this time is the moment in the here and now. But despite all the relaxation and peace, there are certain daily routines on vacation and while traveling that we cannot simply give up. In addition to daily personal hygiene, dental hygiene is one of those daily rituals that you should never give up, especially not on vacation or while traveling.
You can assume that hygiene and care – far away from your own four walls – will even increase in importance. On the one hand, you will be much more active on vacation, even if it generally feels more relaxed. On the other hand, you will treat yourself to one or two delicacies on vacation. In addition, as we have all been made clear in recent months, increased activity also increases the general risk of infection. Even when you are relaxing, you are putting your teeth to a special test on vacation and while traveling.
If you have booked a holiday apartment, guesthouse, or hotel room, your daily dental hygiene routine is usually not a problem. The conditions are mostly favorable and hardly differ from those of your normal everyday life. However, if you
- go camping or glamping,
- plan a long-haul flight,
- an Interrail trip
- or a day tour,
the course of your daily dental hygiene can also be different.
Caring for your teeth on the go
With our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush, you have a perfect travel toothbrush. It can be assembled to fit into any carry-on luggage, can be stowed away in a backpack to save space, or can be pulled out of your cosmetic bag in a shared washroom. To effectively protect your ultrasound-based travel toothbrush from damage, we recommend our emmi®-dent travel case made of high-quality carbon. This allows you to safely store not only your emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush but also the sensitive emmi®-dent brush head and the associated emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothpaste.
Tip: Always pack a small bottle of water in your hand luggage. This way, you can even clean your teeth if fresh and germ-free water is not available.
In case you don't have an adequate washroom available temporarily during your trip or there is a lack of clean water, you can also clean your teeth with emmi®-dent dental floss or the practical emmi®-dent interdental brushes. In this situation, we also recommend chewing sugar-free dental care chewing gum. Chewing gum stimulates saliva flow and inhibits the development of harmful bacteria. This, in turn, promotes the regeneration of your tooth enamel. You can recognize them by the "tooth man" symbol on the packaging. In any case, avoid drinking sugary drinks if you cannot care for your teeth as usual when you are on the go.
FAQ: 3 questions and answers about dental care on vacation and while traveling
How can you care for your teeth on the go?
Dental care on the go is not always easy. Often there is a lack of facilities or fresh water. With our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush packed in the practical emmi®-dent travel case, you can clean your teeth anytime, anywhere.
How can I protect myself from toothache on vacation?
To make your vacation the best time of the year, you should prepare well for it. Have your oral health checked by a dentist before any longer trip. Relaxing on the beach or climbing a mountain with a toothache has never worked.
How does dental care work on vacation and while traveling?
Dental care on vacation and while traveling differs only slightly from the usual daily ritual. However, if the local conditions are difficult, the battery-powered ultrasonic toothbrush from emmi®-dent can ensure that you can perform your dental hygiene as usual.
