Importance of hydration in oral health
Tips for good hydration.
Hydration
With the arrival of summer from the Dental Office, we insist on the benefits of drinking water and consuming fruits and vegetables to maintain body hydration, as well as the quality of saliva that will be adequate to protect the, unfortunately, due Due to the heat increases, the consumption of juices and carbonated beverages, energy, and alcohol, as well as ice cream, which generates a series of acids in the mouth that can demineralize the teeth and damage the enamel, causing dental hypersensitivity to take food very cold or hot.
It should be clarified that chewing gum should be considered as an 'emergency' option and, in no case, replace brushing.
It should be noted that chewing gum should be considered as an 'emergency' option and, in no case, replace brushing. To avoid cavities and other oral pathologies, it is advisable to brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes after each meal and finish with dental floss or an interdental brush, as spending more time away from home, brushing teeth after each meal is not always possible and points out that sugar-free chewing gum with xylitol can be used, which will stimulate salivation and increase the pH of the mouth, protecting it from bacteria.
With good weather, the practice of outdoor sports also increases, although few people know that poor oral health affects sports performance.
Going periodically to the dentist and following his guidelines and advice will help us maintain our mouth in a good state throughout the year.
It is warned that practicing certain sports without taking the appropriate preventive measures (wearing a helmet or mouthguards) can cause teeth and jaw fractures. If a tooth breaks, you have to act quickly. If the piece is found, it should be kept in saline or water and go urgently to the dentist to begin treatment.
Did you know that breathing through the mouth while exercising causes the flow of saliva to decrease and the mouth to be unprotected? So you have to hydrate yourself by drinking lots of water. And, as in the rest of the body, it is necessary to apply sun protection on the lips to avoid burns.
Those who practice swimming professionally should know that chlorine alters the mouth's pH, favoring the teeth' demineralization. To avoid this effect, teeth should be brushed with fluoride toothpaste and, if indicated by the dentist, use a specific mouthwash".
Also, the tendency to clench the teeth, with the consequent risk of fractures and occlusion problems, can be the origin of some postural issues that affect sports performance.
Although the routine is broken in summer, it is essential not to neglect oral health. Going periodically to the dentist and following his guidelines and advice will help us maintain our mouth in a good state throughout the year.
