Caring for Your Teeth While Traveling or On the Go

If you travel frequently or find yourself away from home for hours at a time, you might want to make adjustments to your oral hygiene regimen. Those of us who live very busy lifestyles can have trouble sticking to a schedule of proper oral hygiene practices. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep your teeth clean when you’re not at home with products designed for travel and by incorporating small changes in your routine. Remember that oral hygiene is not enough to keep your teeth and gums free of disease. You need to receive professional care from your dentist on a regular basis.

Make a Travel-Friendly Oral Hygiene Kit

Do you travel for work? If you find yourself away from home for long periods of time because of your lifestyle, we recommend that you make and keep a travel-friendly oral hygiene kit on you at all times. This kit should contain a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouthwash. All of the items in your kit can be bought in small travel sizes from large supermarkets and pharmacies. Keep all of these oral hygiene items in a dedicated bag so that they are easy to find and use.

Stash an Extra Toothbrush at Work or in Your Vehicle

If you tend to work long hours at the office or have an erratic work/school schedule, you might want to stash an unopened toothbrush or toothbrush in a travel-case in your work desk or vehicle. Having a toothbrush on hand can make it much easier to keep your teeth clean when you are not at home. Be sure to keep a small tube of toothpaste handy, too.

Buy Extra Tubes of Toothpaste and Dental Floss

It never hurts to have extra supplies of essential oral hygiene items. Next time you go grocery shopping, buy a few extra tubes of toothpaste and packages of dental floss. The extra supplies can be left at home and stored in your purse, backpack, briefcase, overnight bag, and vehicle.

Having oral hygiene products on hand will make caring for your teeth while on the go much easier.