{"id":29,"date":"2019-12-04T21:23:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T21:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2020-01-10T21:23:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:23:33","slug":"flu-season-tips-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/04\/flu-season-tips-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Flu Season Tips from Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"woman blowing her nose \" class=\"wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s December, which means we have officially entered cold\nand flu season. If you\u2019re susceptible to sickness, then sleepless nights,\nconstant sniffling, and high fevers might be in your future. Fortunately, there\nare plenty of home remedies you can employ, but they can actually be detrimental\nto your dental health. A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">\ndentist<\/a> is here with four flu season tips to keep your teeth in great shape\nthis time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Drink Plenty of Water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decongestants are popular ways of relieving cold and flu\nsymptoms. The reason they work so well is that they dry things out in your\nhead. Unfortunately, this also means that they deplete your supply of saliva. Reduced\nsaliva flow means that you are at higher risk for bacterial growth in the\nmouth, which can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. To prevent dry mouth, sip\nwater frequently throughout the day. Drinking water can also help your body fight\noff infections! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose Sugar-Free Medication <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cough drops, throat lozenges, and liquid cold\nmedications come loaded with sugar to make them more palatable. Since you let\ncough drops dissolve in your mouth over time, and liquid cold medicine is often\nsticky, these options leave a sugary residue on your teeth that attracts\nbacteria. The next time you purchase cold medicine, try and get some of the\nsugar-free variety. If you can\u2019t find any, then at least brush your teeth after\ntaking it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Use a Straw <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot tea is a common home remedy for colds and the flu, and\nfor good reason. It can soothe a sore throat and an upset stomach. However, the\nbeverage can also harm your teeth, especially if you sweeten it with sugar or\nhoney. These sweeteners promote tooth decay. Tea can also seriously stain your\nteeth. To minimize the drink\u2019s contact with the front surfaces of your teeth,\nsip it through a straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Wait Half an Hour to Brush <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Citrus drinks like orange juice are chock full of vitamin C,\nwhich famously helps your body fight colds. However, these beverages come with\na significant drawback: they\u2019re highly acidic, which means they soften your\ntooth enamel. Brushing your teeth immediately after consuming orange juice could\nactually do more harm than good by damaging the outer layer of your teeth. Your\nbest bet is to drink all of your orange juice in one sitting and then wait at\nleast thirty minutes to brush. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips to stay on top of your dental health\nduring cold and flu season. In general, you\u2019ll want to brush more often, drink\nlots of water, and toss your toothbrush once you start feeling better so that\nit can\u2019t re-infect you later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/meet-ukti-phadnis.html\">Dr. Ukti\nPhadnis<\/a> obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University\nof Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She currently practices at West\nHartford Dental Group in West Hartford, CT. She works diligently to stay\nup-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry so that she can provide the\nbest possible care to her patients. To schedule an appointment with a dentist\nwho cares about educating you about your oral health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">click here to\nvisit Dr. Phadnis\u2019 website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s December, which means we have officially entered cold and flu season. If you\u2019re susceptible to sickness, then sleepless nights, constant sniffling, and high fevers might be in your future. Fortunately, there are plenty of home remedies you can employ, but they can actually be detrimental to your dental health. 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