{"id":140,"date":"2020-11-04T22:42:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T22:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2020-12-04T22:42:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T22:42:46","slug":"winter-mouth-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/winter-mouth-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combat 4 Common Winter Mouth Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapped_Lips__1607120987_98443.jpg\" alt=\"Man with chapped lips\" class=\"wp-image-141\" width=\"310\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapped_Lips__1607120987_98443.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapped_Lips__1607120987_98443-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Chapped_Lips__1607120987_98443-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is almost here! The weather is getting colder and the\ndays are becoming shorter. While this is a wonderful time for cozying up by the\nfire with a hot cup of cocoa, many people find themselves dealing with some\nfrustrating winter mouth issues without knowing how to resolve them. Fortunately,\nyour dentist is here to help. Continue reading to learn more about oral health\nissues that you may experience this winter and what you can do to resolve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chapped Lips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever spend a day at the slopes, you know that the\ncombination of cold air, wind, and the sun\u2019s rays are the perfect recipe for\nchapped, dry lips. The exposure to any of these elements can easily damage the\ndelicate skin on your lips. In order to prevent your lips from becoming chapped\nand keep them moisturized, remember to drink plenty of water throughout the\nday. Wear a lip balm that contains SPF 15 or higher and apply it often. Having\na humidifier in your house can help to add extra moisture into the air as you\nsleep. If your lips are already chapped, apply petroleum jelly. This will lock\nin moisture and keep them super hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that comes along with colder weather is tooth sensitivity.\nThis is because you are breathing in cold air more often which will eventually\nlower the temperature in your mouth. This can cause an unpleasant sensation. In\norder to avoid this, remember to breathe through your nose \u2013 not your mouth.\nThis way, the air will bypass your teeth and go directly into your lungs.\nAnother way to reduce sensitivity is by using a fluoridated toothpaste that is\nmade for people with sensitive teeth. If you\u2019re drinking a beverage that is hot\nor cold, use a straw to limit the contact with your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common winter mouth issue that a lot of people\nencounter is dry mouth. If you end up with a stuffy nose due to a cold or flu,\nyou will be breathing through your mouth more often. The more you do this, the\nmore likely you are to suffer from dry mouth. To reduce this, drink plenty of\nwater and limit your caffeine intake. Chewing on sugar-free gum is also a good\noption to stimulate saliva flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canker Sores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed that you tend to have more canker sores\nover the holiday season? This is probably because you\u2019re more likely to be enjoying\nsugary and acidic treats at this time of year. To reduce this, go easy on the\ncider, sugary sweets, and spicy dinners. In order to help these sores heal more\nquickly, rinse with a mixture of a teaspoon of salt and a half cup of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your smile, winter can be a bit disruptive.\nBut by taking the precautions listed above, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">prevent oral\nhealth issues<\/a> and keep your mouth healthy through the holiday months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/derek-song.html\">Dr.\nDerek Song<\/a> is a general and cosmetic dentist serving patients in Burlington,\nMA. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University\u2019s Henry M.\nGoldman School of Dental Medicine. Currently, he is a member of the Academy of\nGeneral Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental\nSociety. For more information on keeping your smile healthy this winter or to\nschedule an appointment, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dereksongdmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (781)\n272-5890.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is almost here! The weather is getting colder and the days are becoming shorter. While this is a wonderful time for cozying up by the fire with a hot cup of cocoa, many people find themselves dealing with some frustrating winter mouth issues without knowing how to resolve them. 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