The temperatures in Florida have reached an all-time high, and the residents are bringing out their Florida heat survival kit that includes cold fizzy beverages, ice creams, ice pops, cold alcohol, and cold coffee. In this wave of Florida heat, most of us scramble to put on sunscreen or invest in an umbrella or two to protect ourselves from the scorching heat rays. However, what we tend to forget is our oral ecosystem, to undermine the impact hot weather has on our teeth.
In case you weren’t previously aware, summers do take a toll on our oral health, mostly due to the ice-cold sugary contraptions that we put in our mouths. We tend to ward away the Florida heat by indulging in cold drinks and foods not knowing that these items contain high levels of sugar that can damage our teeth. In this article, we will talk about how high temperatures in Florida can have an impact on your teeth and how BOLT will help you minimize the impacts of Florida heat.
We undervalue the impacts a heat wave can have on our health. However, we severely undervalue the impacts hot temperatures can have on our teeth. Many of us don’t even know that hot temperatures have detrimental impacts on our teeth. However, is not the heat that damages our oral health per se, it’s what we do during the heat wave that causes problems.
Dehydration and dry mouth are some of the common impacts of Florida heat. Many of us have found ourselves with dry mouths in the morning after an evening of indulging in cold fruity cocktails. Dry mouth is a common occurrence people face during the Florida heat. Apart from an uncomfortable sensation in the mouth, dry mouth can also promote the growth of harmful germs. These germs can attack the enamel or teeth, leading to tooth decay, and can also harm gums, causing disorders like periodontitis and gingivitis. Therefore, make sure to drink lots of water throughout the day and hold back on the liquor.
During a heat wave, we tend to indulge in ice-cold sugar drinks, be it sodas, wine, fruit juices, or ice cream and cake. We live and breathe ice and sugar in the hot season. However, unless you are drinking lots and lots of water to balance out your oral pH, the sugary, fizzy drinks you are consuming, are making your oral ecosystem more acidic. An acidic ecosystem can damage the enamel which can lead to tooth decay. So, after you are done indulging in a glass or two of ice-cold wine, make sure to drink a glass of water, not only your teeth but also your liver will thank you.
In addition to the production of acid, fizzy drinks also have a high sugar content. We have been taught ever since we got teeth that sugar is the major enemy of teeth, it sticks to teeth and leads to the formation of plaque and tartar, ultimately ending in tooth decay. So, if you consume sugary foods and drinks make sure to brush properly and floss with a BOLT water flosser before going to bed.
One can’t help indulging in cold and sugary treats during the Florida heat. And hey you only live once so a little indulgence is not so bad. However, you also get one set of teeth, and taking care of them is vital. Once you have had your fill of summer treats, turn to BOLT. BOLT water flosser will clean your teeth and tongue, removing any sticky sugary particles that might be sticking to your teeth. Its nine modes and nozzles are designed to help you achieve the ultimate cleanliness that is not possible through mere brushing and string flossing. So, indulge, satiate, stay cool, but don’t forget to brush and floss.
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