{"id":65,"date":"2019-06-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westmaitlanddentistry.com\/summer-tips-for-better-dental-health\/"},"modified":"2019-06-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T00:00:00","slug":"summer-tips-for-better-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/05\/summer-tips-for-better-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Tips for Better Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer break is in full effect, but that doesn\u2019t mean you need to take a break from good oral hygiene habits too! \u00a0Follow these summer tips to maintain your healthy smile over these next few warm months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut down on Sugary Drinks\/Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Summer heat brings about barbecues, parties and being outdoors more than usual. \u00a0Often at these social settings, sugary drinks and foods are served, such as ice cream, popsicles, sweet tea. \u00a0Try to avoid these sweet treats and stick to fruits or water. \u00a0If you still crave that frozen treat try substituting frozen fruits, such as bananas and <a href=\"https:\/\/veganheaven.org\/all-recipes\/frozen-grapes-the-best-snack-ever\/\">grapes<\/a>, for your favorite popsicle or ice cream!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rising temperatures make swimming a perfect summer activity for all ages. \u00a0Swimming for extended periods can cause brown stains to start appearing on teeth. \u00a0To avoid this make sure your children know proper breathing techniques while swimming. \u00a0Also brushing off plaque before swimming can help prevent these stains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevent Dental Emergencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>School being out means plenty of time for children to enjoy lots of outdoor activities. \u00a0Riding bikes, swimming and playing sports can all lead to dental trauma. \u00a0To avoid injuries to the mouth have your child wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/sports-night-guards\/\">mouthguard<\/a> when engaging in physical activity. \u00a0When swimming, make sure they obey rules such as no running and horse playing in the pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunscreen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the sun ablaze most of us remember to put sunscreen on our skin. \u00a0It is important though to remember to include your lips as well. \u00a0Your lips are a part of your skin that are easily forgotten but can also get skin cancer. \u00a0There are several lip balms on the market with SPFs out there to help protect against harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dehydration can occur easily over the summertime. \u00a0If you don\u2019t drink adequate amounts of water, dry mouth can become an issue. \u00a0Dry mouth is a very large cause of cavities so when the temperatures rise to make sure so does your water intake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule an Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Daily schedules loosen up over the summer with school being over. \u00a0August becomes a mad rush to get kids in before school starts. \u00a0Avoid losing out the most wanted appointment times by scheduling over the summer. \u00a0Give us a call today to schedule your appointment and we hope these tips help you to stay healthy and cool over the summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer break is in full effect, but that doesn\u2019t mean you need to take a break from good oral hygiene habits too! \u00a0Follow these summer tips to maintain your healthy smile over these next few warm months. 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