Oral health: Expert on the holiday foods that could ‘damage teeth' - May be 'irreversible'

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alcohol, in addition to a possible break from our normal teeth care routine, can leave your teeth exposed to higher risk of damage," said Dr Catherine Tannahill, a dentist and director of dentistry at Portman Dental Care.

Even a short time can cause this damage to become "irreversible", however, there's plenty you can do to protect your teeth. Dr Tannahill said: "Holidays are a time for self-care, rest and relaxation, but we must remember that oral hygiene is an important part of self-care too. "It doesn't matter if it's a trip across the country to stay with relatives, a holiday cottage in Wales or taking a plane to Spain, our oral health care shouldn't change. "We often rush to clean our teeth in the morning or are tired and don't put much effort in at bedtime, but on holiday we probably have more time to spend to give our teeth and gums some extra love, along with the rest of your mind and body. "On holidays our diet is often different and can be filled with sweet treats, extra fizzy drinks and acidic wines and juices that can damage teeth. READ MORE: Cancer symptoms: The 'sudden' sign you may start to notice when waking up in the morningLink"So, if we want to keep our mouths healthy, with decay-free teeth and healthy gums, it is imperative that our oral health routine doesn't take a holiday too. "The key is to brush your teeth the last thing at night and at least once during the day.

The doctor also recommended reaching for fluoride toothpaste. However, there are plenty of other tips she offered for keeping up your oral health.

Although holidays are about relaxing and having a good time, brushing and flossing are still important. Dr Tannahill said: "Always remember to pack your toothbrushes, chargers and adaptors,.