Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to take a trip somewhere nice. Maybe you want to go to a tropical location and sit by the beach, or maybe you want to go somewhere colder where you can beat the heat.

In either case, there’s one thing that would be a good idea to do wherever you decide to go: visit your dentist! If you want to know why that is, here are a few reasons you should get a dental checkup before you leave.