We are on summer holidays for much of us and it is well known that during the summer days and holidays, The habits change and good habits also. But in these holiday dates we must know and remember what those hazards can affect to our teeth and the consequences of a summer without regard to proper oral hygiene.

With the heat of summer and fine weather our body asks us to drink more sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages and, including most social activity puts us on a platter to smoke more. If we do not respect and take care for our teeth, the summer can take its toll in the form of increased plaque, injury and inflammation of gums and particularly feared caries..

In summer it is always advisable to stay hydrated and healthy, remember to drink at least 2 – 3 liters of water to keep the body hydrated and be careful not to take drinks can damage teeth and increase the risk of tooth decay.

At La Garena dental clinic in Alcala de Henares, we offer you these 5 Tips to face a healthy summer for you and your teeth:

1. Drinking enough water
   It is advisable to keep the mouth hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. By making this gesture, we remove any bacteria that cause bacterial plaque and we improve our breath.
2. Choose to drink tap water
   Tap water with fluoride strengthens tooth enamel which favors the teeth resist decay more.
3. Avoid drinking soft drinks
   The acid containing fizzy drinks attack the tooth enamel, so it is advisable to avoid them as much as possible.
4. Choose to drink sorbet
   If you drink acidic beverages an advice would it be to prevent the acid to contact dental plaque by drinking a quick sorbet instead of drinking it slowly for a long time.
5. Try to drink Tea
   Tea is a beverage suitable to contain compounds that inhibit bacteria, reducing the possibility for cavities and even gum disease. Only one thing, remember to avoid adding sugar to the tea and if you want to sweeten your taste, you can try other healthy options like stevia or agave syrup.

Along with all these tips we remind you the importance of not smoking (which would be ideal for our teeth) and if it is not possible, always we advise smoking in moderation. We must remember that in the 100% of the cases, the smoker looses its teeth before than the non-smoker. The snuff destroys the gums and consequently our oral health.

Finally, do not forget to visit your regular dentist for you of the right to our mouth or check us how much and how it has affected us guidelines summer.