{"id":460,"date":"2022-06-15T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T11:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.painesvilledentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=460"},"modified":"2022-07-15T23:28:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T23:28:54","slug":"protect-your-smile-in-painesville-by-watching-for-these-3-pastimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.painesvilledentalgroup.com\/blog\/protect-your-smile-in-painesville-by-watching-for-these-3-pastimes\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Summer Activities Dangerous for Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is filled with fun and exciting things to do. After all, it\u2019s a time for vacations, festivals, parties, and other events that don\u2019t happen often. Why else would people love it so much? However, some of these rare summer activities present risks to your teeth<\/a>. They could hurt your oral health if you\u2019re not careful. That said, protect your smile in Painesville this season by being careful around these three pastimes. You\u2019ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Summer Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As temperatures rise and the sun starts blazing, people often have more sweet drinks than usual \u2014 soda, lemonade, fruit juice, you name it. Many see them as more appealing than water for quenching summer thirst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, these items expose teeth to a lot of sugar. Mouth bacteria that feed on said sugar produce \u201cacid\u201d that causes cavities and tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, you don\u2019t have to give up the beverages entirely. You could have them with a straw so sugary liquid doesn\u2019t reach your teeth. Alternately, don\u2019t constantly sip them throughout the day. Instead, rinse your mouth with water after having one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Cold Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats are a great way to cool off in the summer months. But they have their share of problems too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the obvious sugar factor (see above), these foods can be painful for teeth sensitive to cold. Such soreness can stem from various things, including a previously unknown cavity and exposed tooth roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have tooth sensitivity, avoid whitening toothpastes and use brands for people who have sensitive teeth. Don\u2019t use hard-bristled toothbrushes either, or brush too hard. It can also help to avoid foods that crack teeth and acidic foods or beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It turns out that many sports enjoyed in the summer can injure your teeth, mouth, and gums. Even in so-called \u201cnon-contact\u201d types, there\u2019s still a risk of harm. For example, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n