Dental Tips for Winter
The decrease in the mercury level also affects your teeth significantly. Just like the rest of the body, the teeth feel the cold and might sustain some damage if not taken proper care of. Moreover, with all the diseases and ailments like flu and cold infecting your body in winter, you need to be focused to ensure you do not offer additional breeding ground to bacteria. While the chilly weather may have your teeth chattering, there are a lot of easy ways you can keep those pearly whites smiling through the winter months.
Take Care of Your Brush
Your toothbrush goes to work for you every day (twice a day, right?) so make sure you take good care of it and replace it every three to four months (sooner if the bristles appear worn) to make sure it’s cleaning effectively. Thoroughly rinse your brush each time and store it in an upright position where it can air-dry between uses. Avoid storing your toothbrush in a closed container or covering it, as the moist environment could encourage the growth of bacteria.
Drink Plenty of Fluids
While you may think of the hot summer months as the most crucial time of the year to stay hydrated, the winter season is just as important! With most homes starting to run the heat, it’s easy for the air to become very dry and noticeably dry your mouth out overnight. Keeping your water intake high will help maintain moisture in your mouth, which helps reduce bad bacteria from developing. Not only will you keep unwanted bacteria from forming, but the fluoride frequently found in tap water will prevent cavities and decay from occurring in your teeth.
Wear a Mouth Guard
If you like to venture out on the ice for a bit of hockey or hit the court for a basketball game, be sure to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. Mouth guards not only protect the teeth and gums but cut the risk of concussion by 50 percent.
Hydrate for oral health
Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water is an important factor in good oral health. Drinking water helps to rinse off sugar and acid from our teeth, keeps our lips and mouth hydrated, and can prevent bacteria from developing in the mouth.
However, when the mercury starts dipping, many of us are more likely to opt for comforting beverages like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, rather than our usual daily water intake. Even in the cooler months, make an effort to consume at least two liters of water a day to ensure you stay hydrated and healthy.
Don’t Ignore Sensitivity
If the cold air is bothering your teeth, be sure to get it checked out. Your dentist can help determine if there is a problem or if it is general sensitivity that can be taken care of with special toothpaste.
Brush Your Teeth After Drinking Hot Tea
Curling up with a cup of hot tea when you have a winter cold can be comforting and may ease your sore headache or throat. However, although most teas do not contain high amounts of sugar like soda, tea can still pose a peril to your teeth. Specifically, the tannins in tea can lead to tooth discoloration. Black tea is more like to stain teeth. You do not have to sacrifice hot tea during the cold winter months, but be sure to brush your teeth afterward to protect your enamel.
See Your Dentist Regularly
Regular exams and cleanings will help you prevent problems and identify them early so they can be addressed in the most effective way possible.
Keep these tips in mind and enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth during winter. If you have to face Any kind of Dental Problem Call Us: +91 93-1001-2929 & Dr. Rajesh Bansal provides quality dental care at an affordable price to patients in Rohini.
