Some of the most popular questions about dental care on the internet are “How do you take care of your teeth?” or “How can I take care of my teeth without going to the dentist?” Our answer: Practice consistent care! Just brushing your teeth in the morning and at night is the very base of what you should be doing. If you really want to excel at having great oral health, it takes caring for them at all times. We have some tips on how to take care of your teeth on-the-go!
1. Set Yourself Up for Success
We all want great oral health, but achieving it can seem sort of complicated when you are not in a comfortable place to brush or floss. Make a plan that works for your situation. For instance, finding a public bathroom go to that’s convenient or adding a little extra time after a meal to focus on your teeth. Map out your typical day and find the times and places where you can make it work!
2. Scope Out Great Tools
In order to maintain anything, we need the best tools for the job. When you are on the go though, what’s “best” is sometimes situational. One of the best and easiest way to take care of your teeth on the go is flossing. Floss can come in travel size containers or you can get a packet of mini flosser picks!
Travel size manual toothbrushes are also handy for on-the-go! Get ready to pull out that toothbrush holder you last used when you went on vacation, because you can now take your toothbrush everywhere! There are even kits especially made for travel here.
3. Make it Convenient
One of the biggest reasons we do not take the best care of our teeth is that it is not convenient. Running from here to there to everywhere is exhausting, but a very real part of a lot of our lives. The bad news is that you will need to put in some extra effort to achieve oral care on the go, BUT there are ways you can make it easier!
Look at where you are the most and plant the tools you need there. Put an oral hygiene kit at your place of work, a friend’s house that you frequent, and even in your car! If you are weary of remembering, put a toothbrush in your cupholder! It sounds a little overboard, but every little nudge will help!
4. Create Helpful Cues
One great key to turning a practice into a habit is repetition. When you do it repeatedly, it will become part of your routine. Start by setting a timer on your phone to right about after you eat a meal. Make post-it notes on your desk or refrigerator! Put it on your digital calendar. Whatever helps remind you to carve out that time.
Bottom Line
Being busy and staying busy can be a good thing! We understand the need and want of lifestyles that are on-the-go. We hope this list has helped you get in the frame of mind that dental health isn’t just something you take care of at home. Your teeth and gums are always with you, no matter where you go. Make sure they get a bit of your time and attention too!
Wondering what the status of your dental health is? We can help! We offer convenient early morning and evening appointment times to work around your schedule for those that are always on the go! Book today!
