{"id":173,"date":"2024-06-03T21:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T21:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2024-07-09T22:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T22:00:20","slug":"not-so-innocent-summer-staples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/not-so-innocent-summer-staples\/","title":{"rendered":"Not-So Innocent Summer Staples"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We associate summer with fun for a reason. Ice cream, swimming, field sports, backyard sprinkler parties \u2013 plenty of enjoyable treats and activities are packed into this season. Many of them probably carry a hint of nostalgia for anyone older than 18. But these summer staples aren\u2019t so innocent! Here\u2019s why you should take care to protect your oral health from a few of your favorite things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pool Floaties Harbor Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever wonder what happens to your mouth when you go to blow up your favorite donut-shaped flotation device? It\u2019s such a common thing to do in this weather that chances are, you haven\u2019t. But now that you are thinking about it, doesn\u2019t it seem like pressing your lips to a dirty inflatable spout is a bad idea? It is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either you\u2019re taking up the torch from a tired buddy and swapping spit or trying to breathe life into a floaty that has been exposed to the elements. In both scenarios, the bacteria is coming for your teeth and gums. Best to use an air pump instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cold Will Bother Your Teeth Anyway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might not be cold outside, but that just means you\u2019re going the extra mile to keep cool. Lemonade, sweet tea, pina coladas, ice cream, popsicles, slushies \u2013 you get the idea. Summer is when frozen treat and drink consumption skyrockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, a lot of these goodies contain insane amounts of sugar! Sugar fuels harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. To save your pearly whites from aches and tooth loss, visit your dentist for a cleaning<\/a> and limit your sugar intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor Fun is Surprisingly Risky for Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Or maybe it\u2019s not so surprising, particularly if you know someone who participates in a contact sport. But when heads collide or trips result in faceplants, there\u2019s a possibility for some dental damage. Fortunately, these accidents aren\u2019t the end of the world. Just remain calm, call an emergency dentist<\/a>, and remind everyone not to run around the pool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever Heard of Swimmer\u2019s Calculus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swimmer\u2019s calculus is when chlorine build-up causes dental discoloration. Though the staining will be the most obvious symptom, excessive exposure to chlorine can wear down enamel and cause gum disease if not cleaned away by your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the most common source of chlorine is pool water! Be sure to check your private pool\u2019s chlorine levels and look at the iron bars reaching into the depths of public pools. If there\u2019s signs of metal-erosion, there\u2019s a good chance there\u2019s too much chlorine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all this in mind, you shouldn\u2019t shy away from the things that make summer, well, summer! You and your loved ones can still create fond memories. Just be careful, maintain a solid oral health routine, and take these suggestions to heart. When in doubt, talk to your dentist about your concerns. As an oral health professional, they\u2019ll definitely have good advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Advanced Dental Concepts<\/a> offers comprehensive oral care and a quality office experience. Whether you need an emergency dental appointment or a standard checkup and cleaning, we\u2019ll make sure you feel welcome and comfortable. For more tips on how to keep your teeth safe this summer, call our office at 219-322-3418. We\u2019ll help you take care of your oral health so you can enjoy summer without worries!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We associate summer with fun for a reason. Ice cream, swimming, field sports, backyard sprinkler parties \u2013 plenty of enjoyable treats and activities are packed into this season. Many of them probably carry a hint of nostalgia for anyone older than 18. But these summer staples aren\u2019t so innocent! Here\u2019s why you should take care […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173\/revisions\/175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}