Pack smarter with these 5 oral hygiene travel kit essentials 

Being on holiday does not mean that you cannot maintain your usual oral health routine; it just means that you have to pack smarter. Whilst you kick back and relax on your next getaway, make sure that your teeth don’t pay the price by compiling your very own oral hygiene travel kit to keep in your bag at all times.   

Whether you go for a pre-made kit, compile your own, or make them for the whole family these are the essentials that you won’t be able to do without on your travels; so, add an oral hygiene travel kit to your pre-holiday checklist today and get ready to enjoy all the pool-side drinks and international snacks that you love.  

A travel toothbrush 

Let’s start with the basics. First things first – a travel toothbrush.  

Without your toothbrush none of the other accessories will be able to give your teeth the protection they deserve, so go for a foldable one that comes with a cover, or a mini one within a compact case, and keep it in your travel kit to freshen up on the plane after a long flight. You will also be grateful for this space-saving brush if you are backpacking or travelling light and don’t have a lot of space to spare in your luggage.  

Travel-friendly doesn’t have to mean travel-sized however, so if you would rather bring a full manual or electric toothbrush with you then all you have to do is source a cover to go over the head and protect the bristles. It will be easier to maintain your usual oral hygiene routine while traveling if you use the accessories that you are accustomed to, so by all means include your trusty electric toothbrush in this kit – just make sure that you don’t forget the charger, and an adapter to go with it! 

A tube of travel toothpaste 

Most toothpastes are not very travel-friendly, and unless you are planning on spending a few weeks on the move then it is unlikely that you will need to include a full, unopened tube in your oral hygiene travel kit.  

Compact, travel-sized tubes are a much more convenient option for on-the-go oral care and a 75ml one is all you need to give your teeth their twice-daily dose of fluoride wherever you are. These small toothpastes are often available to purchase as a set of 5 or 6, so why not stock up on enough tubes to put together personalised kits for the whole family?  

This way everyone has their own toothpaste, and no one needs to pass the same tube back and forth between hotel bathrooms for the entire trip!  

A packet of dental floss 

It is quick and easy to include your preferred kind of dental floss in your oral hygiene travel kit, whether this is tape, string, or a set of floss picks. It is also highly recommended, as enjoying your favourite snacks, trying new cuisines, and savouring local delicacies is all part of the fun when on holiday, but these indulgent choices can cause dental issues that you’ll have to face upon your return home.  

It is important to tackle any threats to your oral hygiene whilst on holiday by flossing on the go, particularly after eating foods that are likely to get stuck between your teeth. Since all of the floss options mentioned already come in small packages, you won’t even need to source a smaller kind to bring with you, just a travel-friendly floss dispenser and a pack of plastic tooth picks to keep in your pocket at every dinner.  

A compact tongue scraper 

Selecting the right tongue scraper to include in your travel oral hygiene kit is less about size and more about choosing a portable, easy-to-clean one that can be used across your adventures.  

Go for a rust-resistant metal, rather than plastic, scraper that comes with its own storage case. This way you won’t have to worry about safely disposing plastic scrapers while on the move and will always have a reliable scraper to hand after a long day of sightseeing and snacking.  

Bringing dental essentials like these with you on holiday will also make it much easier to maintain your current oral care routine, so it is well worth the time it takes to gather them together and slot them into a travel case.  

Oral health tablets 

Now there’s just one thing that your oral hygiene travel kit is missing: a travel-sized pack of dental tablets to provide your teeth with ongoing protection in between brushings.  

These supplements don’t just freshen up your breath after cocktails by the pool or wash away the taste of your meal before dessert; they also:  

• Provide a source of fluoride to protect your tooth enamel and support tooth mineralisation in between brushings.  
• Wash away lingering sugars and acids on your teeth with a dose of xylitol.  
• Deliver a burst of minty freshness for that just-brushed feeling.  
• Instantly activate and slowly dissolve for lasting protection.  

Just one tablet after your last bite is all that is needed to provide lasting oral support right up until your next meal, drink, or snack. If your next holiday is packed full of long days and plenty of tasty foods then you can’t do without these oral health tablets, so make sure a small carry case of them is included in your list when shopping for your travel oral hygiene kit.  

With a dose of fluoride, xylitol and spearmint oil in every tablet, Smile Boosters™ are the new way to prioritise your oral health whilst travelling. These dentist-developed supplements strengthen your teeth, freshen your breath and fortify your enamel whenever you need them and are the perfect product to complete your dental hygiene travel kit.