Oral-Friendly Tips For The Summer

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Fun is one of the words associated with summer. Although the warmer months of the year mean a lot of family time, it also means that your regular dental routine will be thrown off track a bit. To ensure that tooth decay does not take over your mouth, here are a few oral-friendly tips to keep in mind throughout the summer.

Eat the Right Type of Crunchy Foods

Potato chips are very popular among kids and adults alike, and they are easy to snack on during the summertime. However, they can leave tiny little pieces in between your teeth, resulting in cavity-causing bacteria the opportunity to eat away at your teeth. So, rather than munching on a bag of potato chips when you need a snack, opt for pears, apples, celery, carrots, or raw broccoli. Fruits and vegetables like these are not only healthier, but they also act as a natural toothbrush by scrubbing away some of the plaque that has built up on your teeth during the day.

Choose Crushed Ice Instead of Cubed

When it's hot outside, you may want to grab a cup of ice to crunch on it. However, you need to be careful because chewing on ice can be harmful to your teeth. The last thing you want is to chip a tooth, but you also want to avoid damaging your enamel. Ideally, you should avoid chewing on ice at all, but if you feel that you must, make sure that you use crushed ice so that it is smaller pieces.  

Eat More Dairy

What makes a hamburger better? Cheese, of course! Plus, cheese platters are great for get-togethers. Dairy products tend to be rich in calcium and low in sugar, which means that you can strengthen and protect your enamel. Consuming more dairy may even be able to reduce your risk of developing gum disease.

Chew More Gum

After eating, you may want to refresh your breath and not have a toothbrush and toothpaste handy. If this is the case, you will want to make sure that you have some sugar-free gum within reach. Chewing gum will help to boost saliva production, aiding in fighting cavity-causing bacteria and washing away bits and pieces of food left behind from your meal.

To learn more steps that you can take to keep your mouth healthy throughout the summer and the rest of the year or to schedule a cleaning, contact a children's dentist in your area.

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