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Are you planning a trip with your family this summer? If so, after you’ve gotten your plane tickets and booked your hotel, there’s one more appointment you may want to make: a checkup with your dentist.
If you want to enjoy your vacation with your family as much as possible, here are a few reasons why visiting your dentist can help you to do that.
Preventing the Worst from Happening
When you finally hit the road and get to your vacation destination, the last thing you want is to have to scramble to find an emergency dentist to deal with a toothache. Not only are these painful and expensive, but when you’re away from home you also might have a hard time finding a dentist that you can trust.
By making a preventive trip to the dentist’s office before you leave, you can have peace of mind knowing that your oral health is as good as it can be.
Enjoy your Meals
When people think about summer, one of the first things that comes to mind is the food. Even if you’re just staying home, barbecue and fresh watermelon can be the highlight of your year. When you travel, eating good food is almost half the fun.
However, if you’re dealing with tooth sensitivity from cavities or tooth decay, that can make that food much harder to enjoy. By making the trip to the dentist’s office before you leave, you and your family can get treated for any oral health problems that could stand in the way of you enjoying your meals.
Make a Positive Impression
One of the fun things about traveling to a place where you don’t know anyone is that there’s no shortage of opportunities to meet new people. If you want to be able to put yourself out there, the confidence having a nice smile gives you can really help.
When you see your dentist for preventive care, one of the things that they’ll do for you is to polish your teeth. This can remove surface stains, allowing your pearly whites to really shine. That will let your family make the best impression possible on new people.
About the Author
Dr. Girish Sandadi comes to work every day with a single goal in mind—offering his patients personalized, family-friendly dentistry that can bring their dream smiles into reality! Dr. Sandadi initially studied dentistry in India before moving to the U.S., where he studied at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association.
If you have any questions about the importance of preventive care, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (214) 528-9990.