WHAT ARE TIPS FOR OVERCOMING WINTER MOUTH ISSUES?
Snowmen, sitting by the fireplace, hot cocoa – the winter season has its benefits. It also brings about several winter mouth issues that can give your oral health fits.
Fortunately, your dentist in Lawrenceburg has some tips that can help you make it to spring in one piece. Keep reading to learn how to face the chilly weather while preserving your face in the process.
The skin on your lips is delicate and chaps easily, making it very susceptible to cold, dry air. Using a lip balm with SPF is important for protection from the sun, even in the winter, and to keep them moisturized.
With less humidity in the air during the winter months, your skin is more prone to drying out and becoming cracked. Using a humidifier in your home adds extra moisture in the air to help keep your skin and lips healthy.
If drinking hot cocoa or apple cider brings about sharp, short-duration pain in your teeth, you may have sensitive teeth. When your tooth enamel is weakened and breaks down, the layer below it – dentin – gets exposed to foods and beverages to cause discomfort. Cold temperatures can also be troublesome in this case. Using toothpaste for sensitive teeth protects exposed dentinal tubules from harm and makes ingesting items with hot or cold temperatures a more comfortable experience.
When you have an insufficient amount of saliva, it results in what is commonly referred to as “dry mouth.” From taking certain types of medication to medical treatments like chemotherapy to smoking, there are a lot of causes of dry mouth. Dry winter air can exacerbate this issue, so it’s crucial to drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will also help hydrate your skin and prevent chapped lips.
When you have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, wearing warm clothing can help control jaw pain, since your joints and muscles tense up in chilly weather. Simply staying warm helps reduce any clenching or tightening in the jaw area.
If you are partial to these chillier months of the year, and even if you aren’t, you want to feel good and not be struggling with sensitive teeth or chapped lips. Once you have been implementing these tips for a week or two, they’ll become second nature and make the winter season a time you can warmly embrace!
At Oyler Family Dentistry, we’re about putting your comfort first and you’re never going to get pressured to get procedures you don’t want or need. It’s up to us to listen to your concerns and educate you about dentistry so you can make informed decisions for your smile. Our dentists constantly work to improve through continuing education courses, and we utilize the latest dental technology to optimize your personalized treatment. We know a thing or two about winter weather in Lawrenceburg, as the average temperature here each January is a chilly 31 degrees. One key to enjoying the winter is to equip yourself properly in the elements, as well as in your home. We can promise you a cozy, warm office if you need a dental cleaning and exam soon. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (812) 221-1014.
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