With the summer season finally within your grasp, you're likely thinking about spending time at the beach. Or perhaps just getting out in the warm sun in general. Your attention may be spent on eating right and working out to make sure you're as healthy as possible for all of the summer activities that you have planned. However, one often overlooked part of your health is your oral health. It can be easy for people to miss out on going to the dentist or skipping brushing when they're out having fun. However, your dental health is just as important as what you eat and how much you work out. Here are our tips on how to ensure that you're making the best decisions for your oral health in the summer.
Make an Appointment Before You Leave For Vacation
Summer typically sees a rise in the number of vacations that people take. The weather is warm and just begging to be enjoyed. However, one way to ensure that your smile looks healthy and feels great is to schedule an appointment at the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre in Ottawa before you leave for vacation. It can be easy to put the appointment off once you return from a vacation. After all, you're likely going to be exhausted once you return. By seeing your dentist before you leave for your vacation, you won't be able to put it off when you return. After your dentist appointment, you'll have a great smile to show everyone on your vacation.
Watch What You Eat
It can be extremely easy to throw oral health to the side in lieu of summer snacks. One way that people typically tack on a lot more sugar into their diets during the summer is the use of sports drinks. While they may be refreshing, they're also typically loaded with a lot of sugar. It's best to stay away from pop and sports drinks even though they may be tempting. Instead, just go for the standard glass of water. Nothing else can hydrate you quite like water can. It also lacks sugar content, so your teeth won't take a hit either.
The Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre in Ottawa also reminds you to stay away from sugary snacks. For road trips and even just hiking, it can be easy to pull out candy bars and other snacks that are loaded with sugar. Instead of loading up on snacks that aren't actually all that healthy for you, chop up some vegetables to snack on during the day. Not only will your teeth be a lot happier but your body will benefit from the added vegetation in your diet, too.
Keep to A Routine
With the summer season comes a change in many routines. Kids don't have to go to school. Many offices typically shorten their hours. It can be easy for routines to change and for certain staples to fall by the wayside. Don't let this happen to you and your family. The Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre in Ottawa suggests that you continue to brush twice daily and floss. One way to ensure that your children are brushing their teeth consistently is to brush alongside them. You can make it fun and enjoyable just by being there with them. For children who don't know how to floss their teeth, then the summer is a great time to teach them. Brushing should occur at least for two minutes, so just imagine how much time you can spend with your kids simply by including brushing times with them.
Prepare for Camping
Perhaps one of the places that sees the worst decline in dental health is when families go camping. Just because they're roughing it out in the wilderness doesn't mean that they can't keep up good dental habits. In fact, there are a ton of different kinds of toothpaste that are biodegradable and can be used outdoors without injuring either the environment or nearby animals. Do your research and buy the brand that is perfect for the needs of your family. It's also a great time to show your kids how they can take care of the environment. By preparing beforehand, you can instill good dental habits in your family no matter where you are in the world.
Start the summer off with a fresh smile, whether it’s a dental cleaning or a teeth whitening, the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre is here for all of your dental needs. Contact us today to book an appointment and keep your oral health in the best condition for the summer time.
