Oral Health Care This Winter
December 22, 2015
Not only can cold weather wreak havoc on your health, but it can also affect your oral hygiene as well. Indeed, there are a host of different issues that can arise stemming from your mouth when the temperatures drop. At Advanced Dental Techniques, we are committed to educating our patients about the consequences of extreme cold temperatures on the vitality of the mouth as well as ways to remedy any oral health situations at hand. We sincerely hope the result will be a happier and healthier overall you.
Oral Issues and Oral Remedies
In addition to ushering in cold and flu season, winter brings on a slew of dental and oral hygiene issues that are often related to seasonal sicknesses themselves. For instance, the following conditions, listed along with their remedies, are notorious for the season:
- Dry mouth, which can be avoided or treated by drinking lots of water daily
- Acid buildup due to throwing up, which can be prevented by rinsing with water
- Tooth sensitivity, which requires a dental examination to determine the severity of the problem
- Cavities caused by cough medicine and other sugar-laden medicines, which can be remedied by brushing or rinsing immediately after ingestion
Be Proactive to Be Prepared
If you want to stay on top of your oral hygiene during the winter months, it is important to be aware of the effects of seasonal conditions and, more importantly, to give our office a call at 973-988-4491 to set up an initial evaluation and consultation. Our friendly and attentive staff, along with Dr. Laurence Breiterman, are eager to show you how your cold-weather-related dental issues can be solved. Moreover, as a long-time practicing dentist in Wayne, NJ, Dr. Breiterman knows the ins and outs of the industry and is up on all the latest techniques and issues. The result is a brighter, stronger, and healthier smile all the way around.