In summer, extreme temperature and time changes, hygiene disorder and eating disorders can have negative effects on our oral health. Among the most common diseases are caries, which affects 92% of the Spanish population.

 

1. Caution with carbonated beverages

 

Chiringuitos, terraces ... When the heat tightens, the outdoor bars are filled with customers. But not all hydration choices are good. Excessive consumption of carbonated drinks and acidic juices can decalcify the enamel of the teeth and cause premature wear. In addition, drinking coffee and wine in large quantities favors the appearance of stains on the teeth.

 

2. Ice cream and sweets ... in moderation

 

Foods rich in sugars are a favorite of caries-producing bacteria. That is why it is important to reduce your consumption and brush your teeth immediately after consuming them. Low-calorie products also contain sugar and may end up being harmful to our teeth.

 

3. Beware of tobacco

 

The increase in the number of hours of leisure during the summer season increases the consumption of tobacco. Smoking, a habit that is harmful to health, has very negative effects on our teeth. In addition to obscuring the enamel and staining the teeth, which can lead to diseases in the gums that cause long-term decline of dental pieces, nicotine stimulates loss of mucosal permeability, decreases oxygenation and causes premature aging.

 

4. Do not neglect hygiene

 

Changing schedules and routine can alter our oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth three times a day, with vertical and circular movements, using a paste containing fluoride, flossing and rinsing and include the tongue and the palate are some of the keys to good cleaning.

 

5. Forget the stress

 

Holidays are not always relaxing. Stress caused by travel can cause habits that are harmful to our teeth. Biting the nails when we are nervous, for example, can produce microtrauma in the teeth and affect the temporo-mandibular joint.