Summer Smile Checklist – 5 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Season in Covina

Steven Sohn
Jun 11
2 min read

Summer in Covina means sunshine, BBQs, vacations, and smiles all around. But with all that fun, it’s easy to forget about dental health until something hurts. At Triple S Dental, we want to make sure your smile is as summer-ready as your wardrobe. Here’s our easy-to-follow Summer Smile Checklist—so you can enjoy the season without any toothaches crashing your plans.

1. 💧 Hydrate Smart: Choose Water Over Sugary Drinks

Let’s be real—lemonade, soda, and sweet iced coffees are practically summer staples. But while they keep you cool, they also feed cavity-causing bacteria. Many Covina patients don’t realize that constant sipping throughout the day can be worse than one big sugary treat.

✅ Pro tip: Carry a refillable water bottle and make water your default summer drink. Bonus? Water also helps rinse away food and acids between brushes.

2. 🏊 Watch Out for Pool Time Pitfalls

Did you know chlorine in swimming pools can sometimes affect your teeth? Spending a lot of time in the pool (especially with mouths open underwater—hello, kids!) may lead to “swimmer’s calculus”, which causes staining and tartar buildup.

✅ Rinse your mouth with clean water after swimming✅ Keep up with regular cleanings—our Covina dental team will keep those summer stains away

3. 🧳 Pack a Travel-Friendly Oral Care Kit

Summer = travel season. Whether you’re road-tripping to the beach or flying to visit family, don’t let your toothbrush be the forgotten hero.

Here’s what to pack:

Travel-sized toothbrush & fluoride toothpaste
Floss picks or travel floss container
Travel case (so your brush isn’t just floating around the luggage!)
Sugar-free gum for mid-flight freshness

✅ Bonus tip: Set a phone reminder to brush if your routine gets thrown off during trips!

4. 🧊 Don’t Chew Ice (Seriously)

Hot day + ice cubes = tempting. But chewing ice is one of the fastest ways to crack or chip a tooth. We’ve seen too many emergency visits at Triple S Dental caused by a seemingly innocent crunch.

✅ Chill your drink, not your molars. If you love the crunch, try chilled cucumber slices or frozen grapes instead.

5. 🦷 Book Your Summer Check-Up Now (Before School Starts!)

Summer is the perfect time for a dental cleaning, especially for families. Once school starts, schedules get hectic—and neglected cleanings can snowball into cavities and gum problems.

✅ Beat the back-to-school rush and get on our hygiene schedule early✅ We offer gentle cleanings, fluoride treatments, and thorough exams in a calm, friendly setting right here in Covina

☀️ Wrap-Up: Keep Your Smile Cool All Summer Long

At Triple S Dental, we’re here to keep Covina smiling through sun, splash, and s'mores. A little prevention goes a long way—and your summer smile deserves the spotlight.