Dental care might be the last thing you’d consider when it’s time for a summer trip. You’re finally getting days away from the office, and your kids are excited to be school-free for a few months. Why start this glorious opportunity for fun with a trip to the dentist’s office?
There’s actually a good reason for it. To learn more, here are three significant benefits to seeing your dentist before your summer vacation!
It’s Convenient for You & Your Kids
In the days leading up to a summer excursion, you’ll probably have more time for a dentist visit.
You could, for instance, use a couple of your initial vacation days to squeeze in dental treatment. In that case, scheduling an appointment before a vacation will be easier than booking one around long work hours. Weekend and evening treatments, after all, aren’t as accessible as their weekday counterparts.
As an added bonus, a summer appointment won’t pull your kids from school, meaning they won’t miss valuable classroom time.
It Prevents Inconvenient Dental Emergencies
Summer vacation is for fun in the sun, not terrible toothaches or gum infections. Why bother with a holiday when it’s only going to be spent dealing with a dental emergency?
Thankfully, having a dental checkup before your journey will help avoid such outcomes. While not all dental emergencies can be prevented, your dentist can treat some issues before they become serious. The last thing you’d want is to end up in an out-of-state emergency room, so don’t put off your visit.
It Gives You a Great Vacation Smile
A summer vacation entails sightseeing and photography, so a great smile for the outing is critical. By seeing your dentist beforehand, you’ll have fantastic trip photos highlighting excitement and joy instead of stains and chipping.
It Protects Your Teeth from Damage
Summer vacations also mean summer foods and drinks, which aren’t always great for oral hygiene. Summer alcohols, fruit juices, and seasonal fruits are usually acidic and erode tooth enamel. Going to the dentist before eating and drinking these items will keep your smile healthy during the summer experience, allowing you to focus on fun instead of tooth damage.
It’s tempting to immediately jump from work and school to summer festivities. Even so, take the time for a checkup with your dentist before you do — it’ll make your vacation all the sweeter!
About the Author
Dr. Spiro Saati is a dentist practicing in Peabody, MA, having graduated from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He is active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental Society. In addition, he‘s highly knowledgeable in periodontics as a member of the American Academy of Periodontology. He currently practices at his self-titled clinic and is reachable at his website or by phone at (978)-531-2185.