As you know, our office is full of travel enthusiasts, like Lauren, who’s been to many fascinating places and has a trip to Thailand and Vietnam planned next; Christine, who traveled to Israel last year; Dr. Zhang, whose adventures in South America are a must-hear — ask her next time you’re here; and Dr. Roach himself. We also know we have many patients who love to travel, so we put together a few travel tips for 2019 to help you have smooth, fun adventures in the year to come. 1. PACK LIGHT — TAKE ONLY ONE BAG! Travel expert Rick Steves gives this directive, emphasizing that “you can’t travel heavy, happy, and cheap. Pick two.” Steves suggests an at-home test before you leave — pack your bag and try walking around your house or the block. He then From Dr. Roach and Company 3 Travel Tips for 2019 The history of the toothbrush includes some of the most fascinating inventions in dentistry. Starting in 3,000 B.C., the ancient Egyptians constructed brushes from twigs and leaves and inventively used the foliage to clean their chompers. By the 17th century, Europeans brandished a slightly more controversial toothbrush assembled from a sheep’s tibia and bristles of boar hair. Because of the off-putting nature of using sticks and bones as tools for oral hygiene, modern inventors have created a toothbrush that overshadows our ancestors’ devices by a long shot. In 2018, Philips, Oral-B, and Prophix released smart toothbrushes to give tech-savvy brushers an entirely different cleaning experience. Today’s smart toothbrushes use Bluetooth wireless technology to transmit your brushing behavior to your phone’s app. Each brand comes with different bells and whistles, but if you are looking for a fun, more efficient way to manage your dental hygiene, there are several innovative brushes to choose from.
suggests scrutinizing each item you plan to bring to ensure that it’s really something you’ll feel like lugging around the streets of Europe. 2. GO EASY ON THE ‘TO DO’ LIST. Part of the joy — and stress — of traveling is the sense that anything could happen. If you tend to have things planned down to the hour, let those expectations go. You might find you enjoy yourself more when you leave room for spontaneity — really great adventures happen on the road less traveled. 3. EMBRACE LOCAL CULTURE AND TRADITIONS. Whether you go to another country or just another state, people and norms might be different from what you know. It can feel uncomfortable, but it’s also a chance to learn about an unfamiliar culture. Learn a few words of the language
Connecting Your Dental Hygiene to Your Phone The ‘Smart’ Way to Brush Your Teeth
The ones geared toward adults send updates to your phone in real time and give you feedback on your brushing habits. This means you can evaluate the data and actually improve your technique over time. Some new releases even include a camera to record the inside of your mouth as you brush. The camera also takes still images of your teeth so you can check for cavities and gum issues in those hard-to-see places. There are also smart toothbrushes made specifically to motivate kids to care about their oral health. By gamifying the cleaning experience and giving young brushers levels or badges they can win through brushing, the process becomes more interactive and fun! With amazing options for people of all ages, it’s easy to see that dental tools have come a long way since the era of using foliage and livestock. With so many smart options available on the market, which one will you try first?
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