Hartley's Guide to a Healthy Summer
Summer is (nearly) here again - along with all of those unhealthy habits that go along with it!Don’t worry though this isn’t a lecture, you guys are grown ups and can make your own decisions! However...The team did just want to share with you, some information that you might find useful - you can do with it what you will!What are the Main Unhealthy Habits?The two obvious ones are:
- Alcohol,
- Unhealthy foods.
Nothing wrong with that and we’d be lying if we said that we won’t be partaking in a cheeky alcoholic tipple or greasy burger this summer - we are all human after all! Plus, they taste nice right?!A few tips though, from the team on how to reduce the impact of those nasty foods and drinks on your oral health:
- Chew sugar free gum after meals - this helps neutralise the acids in your mouth, therefore reducing any wear on your teeth,
- Remember to brush with flouride toothpaste for 2 minutes immediately before you go to bed and at one other time during the day - easily forgotten on those long lazy summer days!
- Don’t forget to use your interdental brushes and/or floss - again this is easily forgotten, but is pretty important when it comes to unclogging all those foods from your teeth,
- Remember to drink plenty of water - staying hydrated is important for your overall health too.
Last but not least is the most important thing - the top of the mountain - remember to keep up your visits to your Hygiene Team and Dentist.We want you to be healthy and well looked after - but you have to come and sit in the chair for us to do that! Please keep those appointments, so we can keep you healthy!So there it is, a little insight into what you can do to keep healthy during these majestic summer months!Hartley Dental, Treating You The Right Way!