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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Smile While Camping

July is here, which means camping season has begun. Health and wellness experts recommend an occasional annual outdoor family or friends’ activity to help you unwind naturally. Even while you are out there having fun, it is still vital to remain healthy and safe. Speaking of health, your teeth are one of the most sensitive body parts. Your teeth can be your greatest source of happiness if kept healthy but can also be your worst nightmare under poor care, especially during outdoor activities like camping. Remember, when keeping your teeth healthy, it is not just about flossing and brushing.

Consider Consuming Dental Friendly Food
When you are out there, no doubt that your food and snack routine will have to change, for example, as opposed to taking sugary foods and drinks like beverages, you can hydrate using water. This way, bacteria will not form in the mouth.

Plan for Emergencies
Camping could be risky in other parks due to different terrain or weather. At the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre in Ottawa, we recommend arming oneself with a first aid kit in the event of accidents. Remember that you may be injured in or around your mouth, yet there are no medical or dental resources around you to administer simple first aid services.

Maintain Daily Hygiene Patterns
Generally, maintaining a desirable hygiene standard is always essential in all fields of life. Dental care is not any different, and all that you have to do is adjust the brushing and flossing to specific times during the day to avoid wasting your resources. Additionally, sticking to dental-friendly food such as cereals and fruits can help in keeping your mouth fresh and teeth healthy due to the absence of pathogens.

How Taking Care of Your Teeth While Camping Varies With Home Tips
When you are camping, it may be hard to keep a healthy smile, but that does not mean that it is impossible—taking care of your teeth while at camp is different because you have to consider environmental conservation and protection. For example, after flossing or brushing, it is recommended that you pack your essentials together in a plastic zip bag while camping. At home, you can store your brush, paste, and floss in open space as long as they are in the right place.

Why You Should Not Neglect Your Teeth While Camping

You Avoid Plaque
Typically, plaque begins forming between four to ten hours after brushing your teeth. This is why it is essential to brush your teeth at least twice daily, especially after every meal. Plaque occurs as a result of the mixing of saliva, food, and fluids. Though you may stick to healthy eating while camping, it does not mean plaque cannot form on your teeth. This is normal, but you have to maintain oral hygiene because plaque is difficult to clean when it hardens on teeth. Nobody likes dingy looking or yellow teeth. Therefore, maintain excellent oral health and advise your family or friends to do the same.

Maintaining Oral Hygiene While Camping Prevents Bad Breath
The camping environment is not an excuse to have bad breath. This can be off-putting for your fellow campers. Everybody experiences bad breath at one point, mostly during the morning hours. However, a stinky breath can be way too much for some people. Bad breath occurs due to bacteria forming on teeth. At times during camping, you may crave snacks with high amount of sugar. Once in a while, this is not bad, but you need to keep up with your oral hygiene at all times because sugary foods have a high potential of trapping bacteria on your teeth and other parts in your mouth.

You Lessen the Chances of Developing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay may begin as a result of plaque forming on the surfaces of your teeth. The reason behind it is that plaque contains acid that weakens the enamel. Therefore, keeping your teeth clean to avoid plaque also prevents tooth decay. Note that tooth decay may take some time to cause alarms, which makes the situation worse. For that reason, maintain good oral hygiene at all times while at camping, so you do not have to worry about undetected tooth decay.

Aside from maintaining oral hygiene, remember to keep the environment clean for the sake of wildlife. It would be best if you use environment-friendly products, or rather, ensure you do not leave dental floss, toothpaste tube, or globs of toothpaste lying around the camping site. Besides that, consider using a travel case to keep your oral hygiene essentials. For more tips on maintaining good oral health, visit the Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre for a dental checkup. Contact us today to book an appointment!


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