You are neither the first nor the last person to think about this, how to go on vacation with braces without affecting your orthodontic treatment. Although it may seem annoying and unaesthetic, think that it is something temporary that will allow you to have a beautiful smile for the rest of your life. A 1, 2 or 3 year ordeal is worth it, don’t you think? So relax, because going on a trip or vacation with braces is by no means the end of the world. You can achieve it and we are going to tell you the keys to do it!
If you are about to start the vacations, we want you to have fun and really disconnect, and that’s why we leave you with 4 tips to enjoy the vacations as much as you deserve, without thinking about braces at all.
But remember, whatever your summer plan is, you should not overlook how important it is to maintain dental hygiene, especially on vacation when we abuse the most soft drinks and sweets (the all-inclusive hotel is not a good idea), so you should spend some extra time taking care of your mouth.
Don’t let your guard down even on vacations!
4 tips for enjoying the vacations with braces
And if you don’t believe me, don’t miss these tips that will allow you to keep your smile healthy and beautiful for treatment this summer:
Do not cut food with your teeth. This is not good because you could break a bracket and complicate your vacation. The best thing to do is to always use a knife and fork to cut them into smaller pieces.
Do not eat hard foods. Foods such as almonds, toasted bread or seeds, although tasty and good to eat, are best avoided, especially if you have braces or are going to be away for a few days.
Do not eat sticky or sugary foods. Avoid chewing gum, candy, etc. as much as possible, you could hurt yourself and it is not good advice if you are going to be out and away from your usual clinic.
Beware of fruit and vegetable pits. Biting into a peach, for example, could do you quite a bit of damage if you don’t notice the pit. So be careful when eating stone fruit, because you could hurt a bracket and have to end your vacation early.
