Winter Sun Holiday?
7 Simple Tips To Help You Look Your Best
Although the summer has well and truly left us here in the UK, some of you may still have trips planned to Europe and beyond to grab yourself a bit of winter sunshine. There is never a bad reason to grab a bit of extra Vitamin D!
With that in mind, here at Abbey Road Dental we wanted to help you look and feel your best on your winter sun holiday so that you’ve enough holiday happiness left inside to take you all the way through winter and into next year. Here are 7 easy tips to help you look your best on your winter sun holiday:
1. Consider Taking Vitamin C Now
A lot of people believe taking Vitamin C when you have a cold helps it to clear, but by then it is already with you and needs to run its course. Taking Vitamin C regularly is thought to help boost your immune system so you can avoid getting poorly before or on holiday.
2. Drink Plenty Of Water
Water makes your entire body work better, and helps keep your skin looking and feeling great. Drink several glasses a day to boost hydration, particularly if you are heading to warmer climes.
3. Exfoliate
Exfoliating more in winter is necessary because the cold air outside and dry central heating air inside cause you to shed skin quickly. Use an exfoliating mitt to brush off dead skin cells so your skin looks smooth and beautiful on your trip.
4. Care For Your Teeth
One thing that does not look good on a holiday selfie is a sad face because of toothache, and there’s nothing like a toothache to put a dampener on things. Care for your teeth brushing twice a day for two minutes, and make sure you keep up with your appointments at Abbey Road Dental so any potential issues can be diagnosed and treated quickly.
5. Wear Sun Protection
Sun protection is always important and as tempting as it is to try and get an amazing tan, it just isn’t a good idea for your health. Wear at least an SPF15 (according to NHS guidelines) and try to stay out of the sun midday as that is when it is at its hottest.
6. Protect Your Smile
If you have had your teeth whitened at our NW8 St John’s Wood clinic then it is a good idea to avoid smoking, red wine and coffee in order to avoid staining your beautiful teeth and ruining that perfect smile. If you are going to enjoy sports on holiday, then it might be advisable to wear a custom mouthguard from Abbey Road Dental to ensure you don’t end up with an unwanted toothless grin whilst you are away!
7. Watch Your Alcohol Intake
Everyone likes to go on holiday and have a good time, but overdoing it on the alcohol is never a good idea. You lose your inhibitions so might be less likely to stay safe, you might also get dehydrated quicker as you’re in a hot country and alcohol has a dehydrating effect, so you will likely also get a horrible hangover which can cause nausea and headaches. Don’t lose a day of your holiday by over-indulging!
Here at Abbey Road Dental we want you to look and feel amazing on your winter sun holiday. If you would like to book your checkup before you go, or you are interested in having cosmetic dentistry like tooth whitening to brighten your holiday smile, please call us on 02076241603 and we will be pleased to help.
