{"id":255,"date":"2022-04-05T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2022-05-20T13:19:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T13:19:14","slug":"see-your-dentist-before-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/05\/see-your-dentist-before-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should See Your Dentist Before Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_248958002__1653052252_92116.jpg\" alt=\"Tooth wearing sunglasses and swim trunks\" class=\"wp-image-256\" width=\"227\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_248958002__1653052252_92116.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_248958002__1653052252_92116-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_248958002__1653052252_92116-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_248958002__1653052252_92116-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental care might be the last thing you\u2019d consider when it\u2019s time for a summer trip. You\u2019re 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\u2019s office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s actually a good reason for it. To learn more, here are three significant benefits to seeing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a> before your summer vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Convenient for You &amp; Your Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the days leading up to a summer excursion, you\u2019ll probably have more time for a dentist visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019t as accessible as their weekday counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added bonus, a summer appointment won\u2019t pull your kids from school, meaning they won&#8217;t miss valuable classroom time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Prevents Inconvenient Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer vacation is for fun in the sun, not terrible toothaches or gum infections. Why bother with a holiday when it\u2019s only going to be spent dealing with a dental emergency?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019d want is to end up in an out-of-state emergency room, so don&#8217;t put off your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Gives You a Great Vacation Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A summer vacation entails sightseeing and photography, so a great smile for the outing is critical. By seeing your dentist beforehand, you\u2019ll have fantastic trip photos highlighting excitement and joy instead of stains and chipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It Protects Your Teeth from Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer vacations also mean summer foods and drinks, which aren\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s 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 \u2014 it\u2019ll make your vacation all the sweeter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\"><em>Dr. Spiro Saati<\/em><\/a><em> is a dentist practicing in Peabody, MA, having graduated from Boston University\u2019s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. \u00a0He is active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental Society. In addition, he<\/em>&#8216;s<em> 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 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>his website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(978)-531-2185.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental care might be the last thing you\u2019d consider when it\u2019s time for a summer trip. You\u2019re 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\u2019s office? 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