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Ready to travel over Memorial Day Weekend? Don’t forget about taking care of your braces. If you have braces and will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to pack a braces traveling kit. Here are a few things that Drs. Lorino and Paralkar of Smiles by Lorino Orthodontics near the Oakland, NJ 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 Oakland, NJ, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) can provide you with referrals to great orthodontics. 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. Lorino and Paralkar, and please feel free to contact Smiles by Lorino Orthodontics at 908-542-0042 with any questions you may have during your travels. Be safe!