Keep your Teeth White For Summer

When the weather changes I always end up thinking about health.  It may be strange, but I try to see the next season as another chance for me to get better.  I am talking about this lovely warm weather we are starting to have.  For me that means that lots of fun times away and many of them revolve around drinks and food that is very Summer-like.  This issue is that your teeth may end up struggling to cope with all the extra dietary decisions you are putting them through.  This Summer many people will give their dental hygiene a difficult time and will struggle to keep their teeth safe from their own habits of eating and drinking more acidic and sugary foods than normal.  So let's go over something that can keep your mouth safe this Summer and may help keep your teeth healthy and not having any issues later on.

Habits are really key to life.  Doing well and having great brushing habits can save your dental health. The best way to do this is to follow the good old brush twice a day routine.  The ADA is usually right on all things dental and they suggest that you should brush your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day.  The other suggestion is to add fluoride toothpaste to the brushing.  This is to help protect the enamel from being eroded.  This is because the Summer drinks simply cause lots of acids to attack your teeth and the sugar if it is not brushed away will actually erode your teeth.  It is a scary thing to think about that the drinks you love can actually harm your teeth. We all know brushing is not the end all be all, but it surely can help. 

With all the different classic things to do many of us need to add floss and also mouthwash to our daily routine.  Generally, most Americans don't floss and they rarely use mouthwash effectively.  Following the actual instructions on your mouthwash can help get the sugar and acid off your teeth.  Keeping your teeth strong and having fewer holes in your enamel is something these can really help with. 

There are other things you can also do and a great way to prevent Summer drinks from harming you it is wise to help protect your teeth after you binge on that Summer treat.  It is great to keep a bottle of water around to help rinse your teeth off after a Summer snack.  Not only will the water help, but it will keep your body hydrated.  It will actually not only hydrate you but help increase saliva.  Saliva is the body's natural mouthwash and it helps to continue to clean your mouth. I highly suggest drinking water after Summer snacks and keeping a good bottle of water nearby.  

Obviously you are what you eat does have a key phrase.  And your diet has a big part to play in your dental health.  It is important to eat and drink less of the things that can harm your body.  It is not necessary to stop Summer snacks all at once, but it is sure a good thing to slow down on the intake and keep your mouth safe. So take preventative measures and brush enough to protect your teeth.  Just find a good toothpaste and keep at it this new season.