{"id":1002,"date":"2021-05-28T19:48:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T19:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2021-06-09T16:28:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T16:28:45","slug":"get-your-smile-summer-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/get-your-smile-summer-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Summer Smile Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summertime is right around the corner! And that means fun in the sun, vacations, and backyard barbecues. While we are usually concerned with getting our physique ready for bathing suit season, we don\u2019t often consider what effect our dietary choices have on our oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep you smiling all summer long \u2013 and avoid any emergency dental visits \u2013 we have rounded up some of the worst (and sneakiest) summer favorite foods to avoid, and offer up some tasty alternatives that won\u2019t harm your mouth, teeth or gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip the Chips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although crunchy potato chips seem like the perfect summer snack or side dish for a hot dog or hamburger, think twice before you start munching! Since chips are high in starch, as you chew they are broken down into sugar which sticks to your teeth and breeds bacteria that can cause cavities.\u00a0Eating them for a prolonged period of time \u2013 because who can stop after just one or two chips \u2013 causes the mouth to produce excess acid which can cause further tooth damage. Chomping on harder chips with sharp edges, can also increase your risk of gum damage. This summer, skip the chips! And instead opt for crunchy crudit\u00e9s dipped in hummus<\/a>. Munching on fresh chopped veggies, such as carrot and celery sticks, can actually clean your teeth by scrubbing away built-up food particles. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose Your Fruit \u201cBerry\u201d Wisely<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Choosing fruit over a sugary dessert seems like a healthy choice, but certain berries actually pose a threat to your teeth. The juice from blueberries, strawberries and Boysen berries can undo the effects of a recent whitening treatment<\/a>, and even cause further staining. Additionally, berries with seeds \u2013 especially larger ones such as blackberry and raspberry seeds \u2013 can get stuck in between teeth or lodged in the gums, which can lead to decay or abscesses at the gum line. To avoid the many dental pitfalls of berries, choose a different summer fruit, such as seedless watermelon or a juicy peach, to enjoy instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beware of \u2026 Corn on the Cob<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No backyard BBQ is complete without corn on the cob! But sadly, it can wreak havoc on your dental health due to the skin on the corn kernels which easily gets trapped between teeth. Once this happens, it can cause several problems for your teeth and gums. Despite being a vegetable, corn is high in sugar, so the pieces stuck between teeth provide food for bacteria to grow and cavities to form. People often try to dislodge the pieces of corn stuck in their teeth using a toothpick which can pierce the gums and cause pain or lead to infection. Try cutting the corn off the cob before eating it to minimize the amount that gets stuck between teeth, and use floss or a dental pick<\/a> instead of a hard wooden toothpick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydrate Wisely<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While we all know that soda and sports drinks are loaded with sugar \u2013 which will eat away at your teeth when sipped slowly over time \u2013 during the heat of the summer when we are often parched and thirsty, it can be hard to resist. To reduce temptation, try preparing and enjoying some delicious and nutritious infused water<\/a> to sip and share instead. Simply fill a pitcher or glass with water and then cut up fruits, veggies and herbs of your choice. Some of our favorite combinations include watermelon and mint or strawberries and lemons. Refrigerate for an hour or two and then strain to serve over ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Roselle Park Dental, we want you to have your BEST SUMMER! Get your smile summer ready \u2013 call us today at 908-998-4698 or visit us online: www.roselleparkdental.com<\/a> to schedule your next cleaning appointment or whitening treatment!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Sara Magnola Taner<\/a> is an online marketing and communications specialist \u2013 with a website development and editorial background \u2013 who has 15 years of experience creating and editing clear, compelling content on diverse topics across a wide range of mediums.<\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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