7 tips for Winter Oral Health
As winter sets in, you may notice its impact on your oral health. Follow our top tips to deal with common winter problems!
Sensitive teeth - Cold winter air can exacerbate tooth sensitivity. If you experience short, sharp jolts while breathing in the cold air, try a desensitising toothpaste. If your teeth seem even more sensitive than usual, it may be time to visit us - tooth sensitivity can be caused by many things, from a cracked or fractured tooth, to enamel erosion. We'll be able to tell why your teeth are sensitive and offer you the best treatment.
Sports injuries - Protect your teeth during winter sports by wearing a mouthguard!
Hairline fractures - Fluctuating temperatures, chattering teeth and tight jaws can all cause tiny, hairline fractures on your teeth. If your teeth feel tender when you bite down, contact us before it gets any worse and we'll be able to help!
Chapped lips - Avoid chapped lips by keeping hydrated and wearing lip balm with an SPF of at least 15.
Cold sores - Exposure to the winter sun can also cause cold sore breakouts. Make sure you protect the skin around your mouth by using products with an SPF 15 or higher, keep your hands clean to avoid the spread of the cold sore virus and try to keep stress levels down to reduce cold sores over time.
Dry mouth - Your mouth may become drier in winter. The lack of saliva can increase your risk of tooth decay and gingivitis, so keep on top of it by drinking lots of water, breathing through your nose and chewing on sugar-free gum. If your dry mouth persists or gets worse, make sure to see your doctor as this can be a side effect of certain medications or medical conditions.
Winter treats - Hot chocolate and spicy foods are a great comfort during the cold months, but try to limit your intake of sugary and acidic treats as they can have unwanted effects on your teeth.
Staying cosy inside is very tempting in winter, but visiting us for regular dental examinations is still important. We'll be able to diagnose any problems before they get worse and help you with any winter-time dental problems! Call us on (09) 426 5262 or email us on team@dentalsuite.co.nz if you have any questions or concerns about your teeth.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
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