Can I brush my teeth with the water in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta Water The tap water in Puerto Vallarta actually tastes good too. You can feel absolutely confident brushing your teeth and showering in Puerto Vallarta. However, culturally speaking, you would never see a Mexican drinking water from the tap.



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The water and ice in tourist resorts and hotels should be fine to drink (it's not in their best interest to have a bunch of sick tourists on their hands), and any ice that you see in the form of a cylinder with a hole in the center is purchased from a purified ice factory and is safe.

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Tens of thousands of people travel to Mexico (and other foreign countries) for dental work every year. This is because you can save thousands on affordable dentistry, and it is easier to get appointments with Mexican dentists.

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You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.

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Bagged ice is not made from tap water, but from water bottling plants, so it's usually safe.

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As Mexicans, we are used to drinking tap water, so our immune system is used to the elements (good and bad) found in it, but visitors, please use bottled water, it's available everywhere. Bagged ice is not made from tap water, but from water bottling plants, so it's usually safe.

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If you're on a long flight, brush after eating. You can freshen with mouthwash after waking up on an overnight flight. Or, if you have time during a layover, you can do your entire oral care routine as you normally would. Brushing teeth in an airport bathroom is not weird!

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