{"id":319,"date":"2021-11-04T18:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T18:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=319"},"modified":"2021-12-14T18:59:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T18:59:23","slug":"how-to-deal-with-winter-mouth-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-winter-mouth-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Handle Winter Mouth Issues?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the wintry weather rolls in, some particular oral health problems return each year. Struggles with sensitive teeth, dry mouth, and chapped lips elevate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to be one of the many to endure these troubles. Read on for some tips from your dentist in Virginia Beach<\/a> about combating winter mouth issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip 1: Apply Lip Balm Frequently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The skin on your lips is delicate and chaps easily, making it very susceptible to cold, dry air. Using a lip balm with SPF is important to protect your lips from the sun, even in the winter, and keep them moisturized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 2: Utilize a Humidifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With less humidity in the air during the winter months, your skin is more prone to drying out and becoming cracked. Using a humidifier in your home adds extra moisture in the air to help keep your skin and lips healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 3: Switch to Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If drinking hot cocoa or apple cider brings about sharp, short-duration pain in your teeth, you may have sensitive teeth. When your tooth enamel is weakened and breaks down, the layer below it \u2013 dentin \u2013 gets exposed to foods and beverages to cause discomfort. Cold temperatures can also be troublesome in this case. Using toothpaste for sensitive teeth protects exposed dentinal tubules from harm and makes ingesting items with hot or cold temperatures a more comfortable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 4: Drink Water Frequently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a good tip year-round, but especially in the winter. When you have an insufficient amount of saliva, it results in what is commonly referred to as \u201cdry mouth.\u201d From taking certain types of medication to medical treatments like chemotherapy to smoking, there are a lot of causes of dry mouth. Dry winter air can exacerbate this issue, so it\u2019s crucial to drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will also help hydrate your skin and prevent chapped lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 5: Keep Warm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s one that you would hopefully be attempting to do without being told. When you have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, wearing warm clothing can help control jaw pain, since your joints and muscles tense up in chilly weather. Simply staying warm helps reduce any clenching or tightening in the jaw area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winter season has its benefits, and a lot of people love the chilly weather. But just like in the summer, it\u2019s important to make smart decisions in the other extreme season so you aren\u2019t struggling with chapped lips and the other issues discussed here. These tips can help you set those issues aside and focus on the things you do enjoy about colder weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Asra Javeed<\/a> believes that quality dental care should be offered in a friendly, caring environment. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University. Dr. Javeed makes a concerted effort to stay up to date in a constantly evolving dental field by taking continuing education courses each year. Don\u2019t let the \u201cbeach\u201d in Virginia Beach fool you, as average low temperatures in the winter do drop to 26 degrees each January. It is important to take precautions for your oral health when the forecast calls for winter weather. If you need a dental cleaning and exam or a more specific treatment, you can schedule an appointment on Dr. Javeed\u2019s website<\/a> or call (757) 498-6420.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the wintry weather rolls in, some particular oral health problems return each year. Struggles with sensitive teeth, dry mouth, and chapped lips elevate. You don\u2019t have to be one of the many to endure these troubles. 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