November 23, 2018
I forgot to pack my toothbrush! Now what?
It can happen to anyone. Even the super organized, meticulous planner, list making expert traveler. You arrive at your destination to find-NO TOOTHBRUSH! Well, now what? Most hotels have complimentary toiletry items for just this type of situation. If your lodging does not offer this option and you have arrived after all the shops have closed up for the day, you are not destined for fuzzy teeth and bad breath-There are some easy short-term substitutes you have available literally, at your fingertips. FIRST Brush your tongue with your teeth. Using your teeth, gently scrape along your tongue to clean off any bacteria that could cause tooth decay and contribute to bad breath. After scraping, rinse thoroughly with water-swishing back and forth vigorously to make sure that any bacteria scrapped off is washed away. Spit this water out. Don’t swallow it! NEXT Use your…