Healthy Habits
Summertime is a season of fun and play! Kids are excited to be done with school, and everyone is ready to have summer barbecues and sunny summer days with friends and family. Sometimes this can mean that our regular routine gets disrupted. Dental health shouldn't get neglected. Make sure you and the kids are still brushing your teeth twice a day and regularly flossing to keep your gums, teeth, and mouth happy all summer!
It's also important to make sure you are still following a balanced diet through the summer. Hot dogs from the grill, s'mores over the fire, ice cream cones... They are all part of a nostalgic, fun summer! Just make sure to limit these items or at least brush your teeth and/or rinse your mouth with water afterward. This can help prevent sugar from sticking to your teeth and feeding bacteria that could cause cavities and sensitivity.
Summer Activities
Days at the pool, riding bikes, and playing sports are all fun parts of the summer season as well. Each of these activities can bring risk into the picture for your kid's teeth. While at the pool, make sure they understand it is important to not run. You never know when there may be a slippery patch of ground that could cause them to fall and break their teeth on the concrete. When riding a bike, it's important to wear a helmet to help protect your head. Some sports are more aggressive than others and can cause serious impact to your teeth. If you are playing a full contact sport, it's a good idea to wear a mouth guard while you're participating.
Visit Your Local Dentist
It's a good idea to reschedule your check-ups if you missed them this spring to make sure you start the summer with a healthy, happy mouth! Access Dental and Dentures has several convenient locations that would love to help make sure you are healthy this season. Give us a call to schedule your next appointment! 1-877-DENTIST
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