December Newsletter

Dr. Raj and the team at Center One Dental wants to wish its patients a happy holiday season and safe travels to anyone spending their holiday outside of their home.

During the holiday season, we understand that getting to the airport on time and settling into your extended family’s guest room is likely a higher priority than your oral care habits. However, traveling for the holidays makes it incredibly easy to fall out of habits you’ve established at home, including brushing and flossing in the morning and evening.

That’s why, for the final newsletter of the year, we wanted to highlight a few important travel tips to consider as you spend time away from the humble abode. After all, you’re going to be exposed to foods harmful for your teeth more than ever before, so it’s worth it if it means avoiding cavities by New Year’s Day!

Many stores will sell toothbrush cases that cover the head of your toothbrush. Others are large enough to fit the entire brush itself. However, these containers only breed bacteria because moisture will often stay on the brush for long periods of time. As soon as you arrive at your hotel or family member’s home, make sure to take it out of its travel container to let it dry out naturally.

If you need to wrap gifts or open up some pistachios or walnuts, it’s imperative that you don’t resort to using your mouth to open them. Teeth may be made from enamel, which is the strongest substance in the human body. But that doesn’t mean it can handle tasks that a pair of scissors or nutcracker should be used for. Doing this will also help you prevent a dental emergency, which you do not want to experience while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles away from our office.

The team at Center One Dental only wants the best for your oral health, which is why we highlight these tips as you create your travel plans. We hope that your visit with family and friends is a positive one and wish all of our patients a happy holidays!