{"id":255,"date":"2020-01-28T22:12:24","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T22:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2020-02-12T22:13:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T22:13:38","slug":"dont-hurt-your-teeth-while-treating-your-cold-or-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/dont-hurt-your-teeth-while-treating-your-cold-or-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Hurt Your Teeth While Treating Your Cold or Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_158503782__1579790527_79306-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Someone treating their cold.\" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_158503782__1579790527_79306-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_158503782__1579790527_79306-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_158503782__1579790527_79306.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather gets colder, many of us are beginning to sneeze and cough. When you come down with a cold or the flu, it can be difficult to think of anything besides treating your symptoms. However, don\u2019t forget to take care of an important part of your body\u2014your mouth! Both your sickness and how you choose to treat it can have a significant impact on the health of your teeth and gums. Read on for some practical advice from your dentist about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">take care of your oral health<\/a> during cold and flu season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Up Your Dental Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Resting is an important part of any recovery period, but don\u2019t\nlet it keep you from regularly practicing great oral hygiene! Getting sick\nincreases the amount of bacteria in your mouth, which can speed up tooth decay,\nencourage gum disease, and can keep you from getting healthier faster. So, even\nwhen you\u2019re tired, make sure that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush for two minutes twice a day<\/li><li>Use mouthwash and floss daily<\/li><li>Throw out your toothbrush once you feel better<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sugary Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make them more appealing, many medications come in a wide\nvariety of fantastic flavors, including watermelon, citrus, and cinnamon. But\nbefore you grab the tastiest sounding cough syrup or throat lozenge, check the\nnutrition label for sugary ingredients like fructose and corn syrup. Just like\nsucking on a hard candy or eating maple syrup, these will coat your mouth in a\nlayer of sugar and encourage tooth decay. To protect your teeth from an\nincreased risk of cavities, try using sugar-free products. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Hydrated the Right Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re sick or not, it\u2019s important for nearly every aspect\nof your health that you stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water prevents dry\nmouth, which is a common side effect of a stuffed-up nose and decongestants. Staying\nhydrated allows saliva to constantly wash over your teeth and gums to wash away\nbacteria before it can accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drinks help you get over your sickness as they hydrate\nyou. Many people will drink a cup of hot tea to soothe a sore throat or a glass\nof orange juice to boost the immune system with vitamin C. Unfortunately, both\nof these popular choices are also highly acidic, which means that they wear\ndown your enamel. This causes your teeth to become weaker and more prone to discoloration.\nThankfully, you can still enjoy the benefits of these beverages while\nprotecting your teeth by drinking them through a straw! It may seem silly at\nfirst, but your smile will thank you in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cold and flu season don\u2019t forget about taking care of your\noral health. If you get sick, keep these tips in mind to keep your teeth happy while\nyou get healthier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The friendly and experienced team at Weldon General and Cosmetic\nDentistry is dedicated to providing superior dental care to the Ocala, FL\ncommunity. Dr Daniel Weldon understands how interlinked oral health and general\nwellbeing are, which is why he is committed to providing affordable treatments\nthat are done right the first time. If you\u2019d like to know more, he can be\ncontacted via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(352) 622-3236. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather gets colder, many of us are beginning to sneeze and cough. When you come down with a cold or the flu, it can be difficult to think of anything besides treating your symptoms. However, don\u2019t forget to take care of an important part of your body\u2014your mouth! 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