{"id":513,"date":"2021-07-14T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=513"},"modified":"2021-08-25T13:38:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:38:03","slug":"4-summer-oral-health-tips-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/4-summer-oral-health-tips-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Summer Oral Health Tips You\u2019ll Want to Follow!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_57452419__1621955448_66577-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing a sunhat and following summer oral health tips\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_57452419__1621955448_66577-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_57452419__1621955448_66577-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/AdobeStock_57452419__1621955448_66577.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you pack for your summer trip, you run through a list of essential things you need to bring. Automatically you bring some toothpaste and your toothbrush, which is a good start for keeping your smile strong. However, there are plenty of summer oral health tips you can take advantage of. Read on to learn what some of these tips are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Lots of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may think of summer as the perfect time for lemonade, soda, or another fruity drink, these beverages typically have a lot of sugar and can be quite acidic. As a result, they can wear down your teeth\u2019s enamel or lead to decay. Instead, drink more water from the tap, which has fluoride added to it to strengthen teeth. Water contains no sugar and can rinse away bacteria, food debris, and plaque, protecting your smile from cavities and gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to have a sugary, acidic drink, use a straw to bypass most of your teeth. In addition to water, you could drink tea, which contains compounds that actually fight harmful bacteria in your mouth. Just don\u2019t add sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During summer adventures, it\u2019s easy to neglect your normal routine, especially if you\u2019re away from home. However, you need to keep up with your daily oral hygiene habits, regardless of where you are and what activities you\u2019re doing. After all, the bacteria in your mouth won\u2019t take a vacation! After brushing, make sure you take just a couple of minutes each day to floss between your teeth to remove bits of food and plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wear a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is a great time to be active. However, this could mean injuries. Whether you\u2019re playing a pickup game of football, basketball in the park, or skateboarding, you could get hit in the face, damaging your smile. In these situations, wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth and keep your emergency dentist\u2019s number handy, just in case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t had a checkup and cleaning within the last six months, you\u2019re due for a dental visit. Going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-our-revere-office.html\">dentist<\/a> on a regular basis not only keeps your teeth clean and bright but also ensures that dental emergencies don\u2019t interfere with your summer plans. Summer is a great time to get this appointment done because most people have a little more free time on their hands. Plus, after you\u2019ve spent so much time getting your body ready for swimsuit season, why not have a beach-ready smile too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re enjoying your summer plans, spare a little time to take care of your teeth and gums so that you can keep smiling when the season changes in a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brooks Dental has been serving in and around Winthrop for more than 40 years. Our team of skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a> have years of clinical experience and training under their belts and are proud to carry on the practice\u2019s tradition of outstanding dental care. We provide comprehensive services including cosmetic and preventive procedures for patients of all ages, and we are conveniently open on Saturdays. To schedule your appointment at Brooks Dental, you can reach out to our team through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-our-revere-office.html\">website<\/a> or by calling 617-846-1811.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you pack for your summer trip, you run through a list of essential things you need to bring. Automatically you bring some toothpaste and your toothbrush, which is a good start for keeping your smile strong. However, there are plenty of summer oral health tips you can take advantage of. 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