Of course, when the holiday festivities get going and you find yourself attending parties, sitting down for meals, grazing the beautiful holiday spreads, and more, you’ll feel beyond excited about the fact that you have dental implants in place. Previous holidays that may have been not quite so fantastic (due to missing teeth) are a distant memory and now, you can just enjoy yourself. With that said, our Santa Rosa, CA team encourages you to hold onto that focus for just a bit longer, rather than allowing your implants to be a fleeting thought. Instead, add in a bit of time to consider how to best care for your smile throughout this merry season and you’ll be good to go!
Always Pre-Plan For Travel
When you’re heading out the door for a holiday trip, it’s not the best time to suddenly wonder if you packed your toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and anything else that you need for your smile! Are you someone who likes a certain type of floss or threaders? Shop early. Buy extra! Don’t wait and find out once you’re at your destination that you left your dental hygiene items on your bathroom counter. Instead, we suggest pre-planning by writing a list, including your smile on that list, and then making sure you follow through by checking that list off right before you close up your suitcase! It will help you keep your smile nice and safe all holiday season long.
Never Go To Bed Without Dental Hygiene
We know that like many patients, you may feel absolutely worn out and ready to pass out after a holiday party, whether you’re the one throwing it and cleaning up … or if you’ve just come home from a friend or loved one’s home. Whatever the case, never ever allow yourself to go to bed without brushing your teeth and dental implants (and, if you floss in the second half of the day, remember to floss). The glow of the holidays may cause you to feel as though your smile will just make it through, supported wholly by love and holiday cheer! However, you will find out sometime in the new year that this is just not true. Instead, give yourself the true holiday gift of a clean smile, twice a day, even if you’re super sleepy!
See Us Sooner, Not Later, About Concerns
If you have any sort of concern about your dental implants, little or large, bring it to us as soon as you can, instead of waiting until after the lengthy holiday season (which may give problems time to worsen). See you soon!
Make Time For Implant Care
Ensure your smile is safe and sound throughout the winter holiday season and beyond, when you come in to see us for any end-of-year dental implant concerns, and when you take our advice to heart! Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.