{"id":36,"date":"2024-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westmaitlanddentistry.com\/5-dental-tips-for-the-summer\/"},"modified":"2024-06-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T00:00:00","slug":"5-dental-tips-for-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/24\/5-dental-tips-for-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Dental Tips for the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summer is upon us and in the midst of vacations and different schedules dental care is sometimes last on our mind. \u00a0We have 5 dental tips for the summer to ensure that your oral health is on track!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink Plenty of Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This may seem like a no brainer but dehydration is common during these hot months.\u00a0 Dehydration can lead to dry mouth.\u00a0 Not having enough saliva in your mouth increases your chances of getting a cavity. \u00a0For more information about the effects of dry mouth check out the American Dental Association\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/resources\/ada-library\/oral-health-topics\/xerostomia\">website<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Limit Sugary Drinks and Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nothing beats an ice cream cone or popsicle on a hot summer day but make sure to limit sugary or acidic treats.\u00a0 If eating something sugary try drinking water afterwards to rinse off the sugar. \u00a0After eating or drinking anything acidic wait 30 minutes before brushing so that you don\u2019t brush off the weakened enamel. Drinking water, brushing and flossing after a sugary meal decreases chances of developing cavities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stick with Your Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another dental summer tip is sticking to your routine. Vacations often disrupt normal day to day routines.\u00a0 Make sure that you keep your and your children\u2019s oral health routines. This includes brushing twice a day for two minutes, flossing regularly and visiting your dentist routinely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Protect Your Lips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Part of your oral health is taking care of your lips.\u00a0 Too much sun exposure can increase your chances of skin cancer.\u00a0 Decrease your chances of developing skin cancer with the use of a lip balm with sunscreen, avoid the sun and visit your dentist routinely for an oral cancer screening.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Your Back to School Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>With the busy end to the summer and getting prepared for the beginning of the school year it can be easy to overlook the kids six month check ups.\u00a0 Be sure to schedule your child\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/back-to-school-means-back-to-the-dentist\/\">appointment<\/a><strong> early to ensure the kids have a clean bill of oral health for the school year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow these dental tips to make sure your mouth remains healthy over the summer!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is upon us and in the midst of vacations and different schedules dental care is sometimes last on our mind. \u00a0We have 5 dental tips for the summer to ensure that your oral health is on track! 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