Take care of your Braces this Memorial Day Weekend
Traveling is an exciting and eye-opening experience. If you have braces and will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to pack a braces traveling kit. When it comes to braces and travel, proper care, and maintenance are essential to ensure they remain effective in fixing orthodontic issues. Here are a few things that Drs. Eisenberger and Gulati of Hanson Place Orthodontics in the Brooklyn area suggest that you pack:
A travel-sized or full-size toothbrush
Non-whitening mild toothpaste
A durable folding cup or a container for water
Dental floss and floss threaders, or special dental floss for braces
A small interproximal dental brush
Interdental picks
Dental wax
Advil or Tylenol
A small folding mirror
Please note that if an orthodontic emergency occurs during your travels (i.e. poking wires causing pain) and you are not near Brooklyn, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) can provide you with referrals to great orthodontists. And if you are traveling outside of the country, many countries have ortho organizations like the AAO, also, the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT) maintains a network of medical personnel, hospitals and clinics around the world that have agreed to treat IAMAT members who need care.
As a precautionary measure before you go, schedule an appointment for an exam with Drs. Eisenberger and Gulati, and please feel free to contact Hanson Place Orthodontics at 718-622-2695 with any questions you may have during your travels. Be safe!
