{"id":217,"date":"2019-12-09T14:30:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=217"},"modified":"2020-01-09T14:32:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T14:32:30","slug":"holiday-travel-tips-from-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/09\/holiday-travel-tips-from-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Holiday Oral Health Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_286333495__1578580152_35767-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"person looking out a window at an airport\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_286333495__1578580152_35767-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_286333495__1578580152_35767-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_286333495__1578580152_35767.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each\nyear, a different member of your family hosts your holiday dinner, which is why\nyou\u2019ll be travelling out of state this season. While it\u2019s always nice seeing your\nloved ones, it can be a hassle getting everything organized to leave your home,\nfilling you with stress and anxiety. It can be hard taking care of your basic\nneeds like your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental\nhygiene<\/a> when you\u2019re in an unfamiliar environment with so much going on. To\nmake it easier caring for your mouth this holiday season, read on for four oral\nhealth travel tips from your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Use Your Teeth to Open Presents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may be tempting to tear open presents with your\nteeth instead of waiting for someone to grab the scissors, this can be a costly\naction that lands you with an unexpected visit to your local emergency dentist.\nUsing your teeth as tools while you\u2019re away may seem convenient because you\u2019re\nnot certain where the <em>actual <\/em>tools are located, but it can wear down\nyour teeth and increase your risk of chipping, breaking, or cracking them,\nwhich can put a massive damper on your celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quit Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have bad subconscious habits that can harm the\nhealth of their teeth and gums, such as nail-biting, chewing on tips of pens,\nand crunching ice. All of these can not only increase your risk of damaging\nyour teeth, but they also cause enamel erosion and harmful bacteria to transfer\nfrom various objects to your mouth. While you\u2019re gone for the holidays, try\noccupying your mouth and hands by chewing sugar-free gum or fiddling with a\nstress ball, placing your teeth out of harm\u2019s way. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimize Your Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are notoriously stressful due to busy\nschedules. If you\u2019re out of town and staying at a family member\u2019s house, it can\ncause additional anxiety because you\u2019re in an unfamiliar environment. Unfortunately,\nthis can manifest into bad habits such as grinding and clenching your teeth.\nThe best way to keep this from happening is to take time to yourself by\nremoving yourself from situations that are stressful. You can also get a\ncustomized nightguard to cushion your facial muscles, jaw, and teeth and\nprevent damage from occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sticky and Chewy Sweets&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your family loves baking for the holidays, it can be\ntempting to indulge in all of your favorite sticky and chewy sweets.\nUnfortunately, these are the worst items to eat for your oral health because your\nsaliva often isn\u2019t strong enough to remove the residue from your teeth,\nallowing it to settle and expose your mouth to sugar that attracts harmful oral\nbacteria. This can increase your risk of enamel deterioration and cavity\nformation over the holidays. To avoid this, drink plenty of water and remember\nto brush, floss, and rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to kick off a joyful holiday season is to schedule\na checkup and cleaning with your dentist to get a clean bill of health. That way,\nyou can leave town without putting your smile at risk of becoming damaged and\ntruly get in the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nelson Howard is a highly experienced dentist with\ndecades of experience. He has two practices that focus on providing his\npatients with comprehensive dental treatments in San Marcos and Rancho Bernardo.\nOver the course of his career, he has completed thousands of hours of\ncontinuing education courses to be able to provide his patients with the\nhighest quality of care. He is also an active member of several professional\norganizations, including the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, Dental\nOrganization for Conscious Sedation, and many others. For questions or to\nschedule an appointment for a checkup and cleaning, visit his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 760-599-6559.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, a different member of your family hosts your holiday dinner, which is why you\u2019ll be travelling out of state this season. While it\u2019s always nice seeing your loved ones, it can be a hassle getting everything organized to leave your home, filling you with stress and anxiety. 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