Portable Dental Kits - a must.  Most of us worry that the candy and other sweets eaten by our children, especially during such times as Halloween and at Birthdays, will cause tooth decay. This concern is totally warranted. But, did you also consider how much sugar is consumed in our daily lives?

For instance, a glass of fruit juice and the average breakfast cereal contains a substantial amount of sugar that is considered harmful to our teeth. We consume these items every day in the form of breakfast cereals, breads, juices, carbonated sodas, starchy foods and other sweet snacks. Not only should we be concerned at special occasions, but we should be proactive about practicing good oral health throughout the year. That is why portable dental kit products are becoming as popular as carrying a tube of lipstick or a breath mint in our bags.

Dental kits should contain items that are designed to not only combat bad breath, but provide an opportunity to practice oral hygiene away from home. Many products are now available in travel size kits for convenience to many individuals. From toothbrushes, to toothpaste, mouth rinse and floss, portable dental kits allow us to not only teach our children good oral hygiene habits by eating foods which contain less sugar, but to also carry with us those items that are essential to our daily oral hygiene care.

Following are some portable products, as well as some stationery items for you to review and consider adding to your family's list of oral care products. Not only are some conveniently sized, they are also designed to help combat oral hygiene diseases that can effect your family's overall general health. Check out the Dental Products Store, which includes a Travel Products section. The Merchant Coupons website is another source for locating dental coupons and other discounts to help you save money when shopping online. Featuring such savings discount chains as Drugstore.com, Walmart, and Kmart, this site is packed with some really good deals! See some of the current dental promotions running below.

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Wishing you well with your portable dental kit needs,
The Dental Clinic Manager

Colgate Wisp - Brush on The Go!

Don't have time to brush? Try Colgate Wisp, the single use mini-brush. Just brush and go! This soft pick gets to hard-to-reach places. Bristles gently remove food and other particles. Freshening bead dissolves in use. Discreet and portable. Powerful breath freshening. $7.99 from drugstore.com
 

This is one item that should be in every family's kit. The One Minute Dental Care Travel Kit helps with toothache, minor gum, advanced periodontal and preventive care gum problems. According to the Daily University Science News, using antibiotics for gum infection helps the whole body. The study was part of a $7.3 million project at UB, funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, to plan and conduct a pilot study for a clinical trial of the impact of periodontal disease treatment on the prevention of second heart attacks. Their specially prepared "OneMinute DentalCare Travel Kit" comes with a personal Oral Irrigator with tips. Again, this is a portable dental kit must have!