Immune-Boosting Tips This Season

Access Dental is the best dentist in the Springfield area, and we care about your health! Today we are talking about how to help you stay as healthy as possible in every season. While there's nothing that can guarantee you won't get sick, there are a lot of things you can do to help boost your immune system and help it fight off illness. Keep reading to learn important health tips from our team!

Reduce Sugar

Too much sugar and carbs can negatively affect your health in a big way. If you overindulge on these substances regularly, it can cause weight gain and inflammation. The inflammation can make your immune system have to work harder. With all that extra work, your immune system may be too worn out to fight off infection when it encounters a virus. Sugar also sticks to your teeth and gums which can cause bacterial buildup and decay. If your immune system has to consistently fight off germs from sugary food particles in your teeth, then it could be less effective at keeping you healthy.

Drink Plenty of Water

While water doesn't kill viruses or bacteria, it can help improve a lot of areas of your health and behavior that do help fight off infection. When your body is hydrated, you will likely have more energy and focus, better digestion, and improved circulation. All of these things help take the burden off of your immune system so that it can work better when it encounters a sickness.

Get Lots of Sleep

When you are sleep deprived, your can't function as well and your immune system could have a difficult time preventing infections. If you lose a couple of hours of sleep here and there, you may think that it doesn't make a difference. But, your body can actually hold onto a sleep deficit for several weeks! Help your immune system keep you healthier in every season by regularly getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night.

Schedule Regular Check-Ups

Regular check-ups with your doctor (and your dentist!) are important to make sure you are doing well and staying healthy! Your doctor may find something that you weren't even aware of and can help treat it before it develops into a bigger problem. This is especially true for your dental health. What you might think is just a little tooth pain could actually be a deeper issue like a cavity or developing gum disease. Our experts at Access Dental can help you actively take care of your dental health. Give us a call to schedule your next appointment!

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