{"id":372,"date":"2023-05-17T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/?p=372"},"modified":"2023-06-17T01:56:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T01:56:25","slug":"why-to-see-a-dentist-before-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/17\/why-to-see-a-dentist-before-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Why See a 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.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_435196429__1___1686967914_48049.jpg\" alt=\"A woman relaxing on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-373\" width=\"279\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_435196429__1___1686967914_48049.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_435196429__1___1686967914_48049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_435196429__1___1686967914_48049-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is well and truly here again, so you likely want a vacation at once. That much makes sense \u2013 fun in the sun is pretty darn exciting! However, you\u2019d be wise to visit the local dentist first. A pre-trip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup<\/a> has perks that enhance your break from work or school. As for what these benefits are, your dental practice in Midland will happily tell you. Read on, then, to learn four vital reasons to see a dentist before summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a Vacation-Ready Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, a good vacation should involve vacation photos. How else are you going to remember your trip-related moments? That said, these pictures need clean and healthy smiles to turn out well. Yellow grins aren\u2019t great at inspiring happy memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In truth, a pre-trip checkup can ensure your vacation photos look amazing. It\u2019ll clean and whiten your teeth, leading to enhanced pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Damage from Summer Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s all too easy to eat more sweets during summer. After all, some of the most popular ones \u2013 ice cream, soda, etc. \u2013 can cool you from the heat. Still, this increased sugar intake is harmful to teeth. It could well give you tooth decay and gum disease. Worse yet, many sweet-tasting drinks are also acidic. Should you drink too many sodas or juices, their acids will erode your tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, a dental checkup before your trip prevents these issues. The visit, you see, both cleans your teeth and applies fluoride. As a result, it protects your pearly whites from future decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Dental Emergencies on Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019d expect, dental emergencies on vacation aren\u2019t fun. They involve oral problems that distract from summer fun. Consequently, you\u2019re better off avoiding them whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental care before vacation helps with the avoidance goal. It treats oral issues while minor, keeping them from growing severe later. You\u2019re thus less at risk of dental problems abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Advantage of Summer Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often enough, your schedule may be too busy for dental visits. In other words, it leaves you no time to see the dentist. This problem, though, likely won\u2019t apply to your summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, summertime is flexible. The season gives adults more time off and kids a school-free period. As such, it frees up your schedule for dental visits. You can, then, book a checkup within a greater range of dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s best to see a dentist before summer vacation. Therefore, book your next checkup in the coming days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Laura Philipps<\/em><\/a><em> is a dentist based in Midland, TX, having earned her DMD from Tufts University. She strongly believes in listening to patients for quality dental care. To that end, her specialties are customized preventive, cosmetic, and restorative procedures. She also stays current with dental knowledge through her membership in the American Dental Association. Dr. Philipps currently practices at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/\"><em>her self-titled clinic<\/em><\/a><em> and is reachable on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/contact.html\"><em>her website<\/em><\/a><em> and by phone at <strong>(432)-570-4433<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is well and truly here again, so you likely want a vacation at once. That much makes sense \u2013 fun in the sun is pretty darn exciting! However, you\u2019d be wise to visit the local dentist first. A pre-trip checkup has perks that enhance your break from work or school. 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