{"id":5759,"date":"2026-08-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/?p=5759"},"modified":"2026-10-22T22:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:07:34","slug":"dental-care-on-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/general-dentistry\/dental-care-on-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Holidays and teeth: how to keep your mouth healthy and still enjoy yourself in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga \ud83c\udf66"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August is here and the routine in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga changes completely. The days get longer, and there are more lunches at the beach bars in Torre del Mar, dinners with friends and afternoon ice creams to beat the heat of the Axarqu\u00eda. It is the perfect time to switch off and relax, but dental care on holiday still matters: your oral hygiene should never take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/\">Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic<\/a><\/strong>, located in <strong>Torre del Mar<\/strong>, we know very well that in summer it is much harder to stick to your usual cleaning routine. We spend the day away from home and brushing after every meal often falls by the wayside. Today we want to give you some very simple medical tips to protect your teeth and gums while you travel, without stopping you from making the most of your holidays. Looking after your smile is easy! \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The dangers of letting things slide in summer \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we change our habits on holiday, our oral health suffers almost immediately if we don\u2019t pay at least a little attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The danger of constant snacking:<\/strong> when you eat between meals (fruit, ice cream, soft drinks), your mouth stays in a continuously acidic state. Bacteria take advantage of this sugar feast to attack your enamel non-stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The toothbrush left behind at the hotel:<\/strong> spending many hours away from home without removing food debris leads to a huge build-up of plaque. This irritates the gums straight away, causing inflammation and the dreaded <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/healthy-mouth\/bleeding-gums-warning-sign\/\">bleeding gums when brushing<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dehydration:<\/strong> in the August heat, if we don\u2019t drink enough water, we produce less saliva. As we know, saliva is our natural disinfectant, and without it bacteria run riot, increasing the risk of tooth decay or bad breath when you get back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your survival kit for dental care on holiday \u2699\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid coming home from your holidays with a costly or painful problem, at our clinic in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga we recommend these three smart prevention habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A travel toothbrush, your best ally:<\/strong> buy a folding or pocket-sized toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste. Always carry it in your bag or beach rucksack. You don\u2019t need a perfect bathroom; brushing your teeth in a restaurant toilet only takes two minutes and makes a huge difference to your oral health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh water as an emergency plan B:<\/strong> if you are caught out and it is impossible to brush after a meal, drink a glass of water or rinse your mouth vigorously in the bathroom. It doesn\u2019t replace brushing, but it helps wash away much of the sugar and food debris, temporarily neutralising the acidity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose smart foods when you are out:<\/strong> if you are going to snack at the beach or the pool, try to go for foods that help clean your teeth naturally, such as apples or raw carrots, and always choose water over sugary or fizzy drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid surprises before the summer ends! \ud83d\ude0a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoying your holidays and looking after your health go perfectly well together. Don\u2019t let a few lazy days turn into an unpleasant appointment for toothache or swollen gums at the start of September: prevention is always the best of our <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/treatments\/\">dental treatments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice more sensitivity after the summer indulgences, your gums are bleeding, or you simply want to start the new term with a spotless mouth, <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/book-your-appointment\/\">get in touch<\/a> with <strong>Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic in <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ixN8EmajcefMjkGB8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torre del Mar<\/a> (V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga)<\/strong>. We will carry out a check-up and a <a href=\"https:\/\/acostacubero.com\/en\/endodontics\/professional-dental-cleaning-benefits\/\">professional dental cleaning<\/a> to remove all the plaque built up during your travels and keep your smile healthy for years to come. Keep enjoying your summer with complete peace of mind! \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August is here and the routine in V\u00e9lez-M\u00e1laga changes completely. The days get longer, and there are more lunches at the beach bars in Torre del Mar, dinners with friends and afternoon ice creams to beat the heat of the Axarqu\u00eda. 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