The rush, not being able to go home for lunch, skipping the diet, and overindulging in snacks, sugary drinks, and sugar-rich foods… For many people, it seems impossible to maintain good eating habits and oral hygiene when they’re away from home. So much so that 1 in 3 people forget to brush their teeth when they’re out. Some believe that performing a complete cleaning routine before bed each night is enough to protect their teeth. Whether you share that opinion, are someone who spends the whole day away from home, or are one of those with a very busy social life, all of which leads you to neglect your oral hygiene, your oral health might be starting to take a toll.
Not being able to go home doesn’t mean you should neglect cleaning your mouth. If you always carry a toothbrush with you, you can brush your teeth wherever you go. In fact, in the restrooms of many restaurants, you can now find dispensers with toothbrushes and toothpaste—some even offer a complete oral hygiene kit!
Even so, recent studies have confirmed that 21.7% of Spaniards say they never carry a toothbrush with them when they’re away from home and don’t bother to get one to brush their teeth. Chewing sugar-free gum, eating an apple, or rinsing your mouth with water are the three techniques many people believe help maintain a clean mouth. But we all know it’s not as effective as they think.
Prepare Your Oral Hygiene Kit
Leaving the house with an oral hygiene kit will help us maintain proper hygiene anywhere. Today, we’ll help you complete your oral hygiene kit so you’re never missing anything:
- A foldable toothbrush so you can carry it everywhere in your pocket.
- A small tube of your toothpaste.
- Dental floss to remove plaque and food debris that the toothbrush didn’t catch.
- If you have orthodontic appliances, remember to always leave the house with your interdental brushes. They’ll help you reach all the spots in your mouth more effectively.
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Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid
Degree in Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid
Master’s Degree in Aesthetic Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid
University Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, San Rafael Hospital, Madrid
University Specialist in Individual and Public Oral Preventive Programs, Complutense University of Madrid
Director of Radiodiagnostic Facilities
Medical Director, Smiling Dental Center
Specialist in Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Bruce Crispin, Los Angeles, California
Member of the Spanish Society of Prosthodontics (SEPES)
CPR Course
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