{"id":1026,"date":"2011-09-04T22:35:15","date_gmt":"2011-09-04T22:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterpatedds.com\/?p=1026"},"modified":"2011-09-04T22:35:15","modified_gmt":"2011-09-04T22:35:15","slug":"summer-impacts-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/summer-impacts-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Summer Impacts Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>It’s official: summer is still here, and it is HOT!<\/p>\n

From picnics to barbecues, swimming to sunbathing, summer activities can easily put a smile on anyone\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many things that make summer fun can also be harmful to your smile. Follow these tips to keep your smile sparkling this season!<\/p>\n

Maintain Hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dehydration is one of the biggest problems during our long, hot Atlanta summers. Dehydration can lead to dry mouth, which can cause serious tooth decay.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0So, protect yourself by drinking plenty of water, enjoying hard candies sweetened with xylitol<\/a>, or chewing sugar-free gum to promote saliva production and keep your mouth moist.\u00a0 Watch out for those\u00a0energy and fitness drinks!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ocean vs. Pool<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chlorine, which is used in most swimming pools, can erode and weaken teeth over time. The salt found in ocean water, however, decreases bacteria in the mouth, providing a healthy oral environment.<\/p>\n

Limited Sun Bathing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overexposure to the sun can be harmful, but casual and limited time in the sun increases your level of vitamin D, which is essential to maintaining a healthy smile and body.<\/p>\n

Refreshing Summer Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruit is always a popular summer snack, so it\u2019s important to know\u00a0that some\u00a0fruits are better for your teeth than others. The high water content in watermelon helps clean teeth and gums<\/a>. Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit, can cause enamel erosion because of their high acidity. If you love citrus fruits, rinse your mouth with water after you eat them (but don’t brush right away) to wash away the acids.<\/p>\n

Natural Remedies for Teeth Whitening<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Believe it or not, strawberries are considered a natural remedy for brightening your smile. Rub them on your teeth to remove all stains. Rubbing the inside of an orange peel on your teeth can also help whiten them, or try brushing your teeth with a mixture of apple cider and vinegar.<\/p>\n

For more information about\u00a0a healthy smile, call Dr. Peter Pate<\/a> at Dentistry in Buckhead<\/a> at (404) 226-9424<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maintain Hydration<\/p>\n

Dehydration is one of the biggest problems during our long, hot Texas summers. Dehydration can lead to dry mouth, which can cause serious tooth decay, so protect yourself by drinking plenty of water, sucking on artificially-sweetened hard candies, or chewing sugar-free gum to promote saliva production and keep your mouth moist.<\/p>\n

For more information about having a healthy smile, call Dr. Peter Pate at Dentistry in Buckhead at (404) 226-9424.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,16],"tags":[135,152,331,333,493,494,527,532,591,596,699,700,823,825],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}