{"id":835,"date":"2020-06-22T21:43:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=835"},"modified":"2020-06-22T21:43:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:43:14","slug":"4-tips-for-a-cavity-free-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/4-tips-for-a-cavity-free-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips For a Cavity-Free Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Family-having-fun-at-the-beach.jpeg\" alt=\"Family having fun at the beach\" class=\"wp-image-836\" width=\"366\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Family-having-fun-at-the-beach.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Family-having-fun-at-the-beach-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Family-having-fun-at-the-beach-768x508.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The season of weekends at the beach, nights on the porch barbequing, and the annual family vacation is here. It\u2019s summer! To keep your memory-making activities focused on all the fun this time of year has to offer, make sure to maintain an active dental hygiene routine for you and your family. Otherwise, those summer memories will involve trips to the dentist to fix cavities or to get a root canal. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/our-services.html\">dentist in Norman<\/a> shares how to avoid that with these four tips for a cavity-free summer.<strong>&lt;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay on Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During other parts of the year, you and your family have a\ndaily routine that fits in work, school, and extracurricular activities.\nHowever, when summer comes that routine goes out the window. Although staying\nup late and sleeping in is a part of what makes this season so fun, it is\nimportant that a proper dental hygiene routine is kept so the annual\nback-to-school dentist visit isn\u2019t filled with cavities. Throughout the summer,\ncontinue to incorporate these good oral care habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing at least twice a day for two minutes.<\/li><li>Floss daily.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t skip cleaning your tongue.<\/li><li>Use mouthwash regularly. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Oral Hygiene in Mind When Traveling <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When packing for the entire family, something will\ninevitably get left behind. However, it is important that packing all the tools\nyou need to practice an effective dental hygiene routine is a top priority.\nEspecially since you likely won\u2019t be spending a lot of time in the room, and your\noral care will be limited to lazy mornings and late nights. When packing, keep\na checklist of all of the oral care tools your family needs and where you have\nplaced them so that you can find them quickly and keep a pearly, white smile\nfor your whole vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit Sugary Drinks and Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the summer sun is beating down on you, an ice-cold\nsoda can sound so refreshing. Although sugary drinks and snacks are nice treats\nevery once in a while, it is important for them not to become part of your daily\nroutine. While delicious, they can stain your teeth and erode the enamel,\nleaving you vulnerable to tooth decay and cavities. Instead, opt for\nvitamin-rich foods regularly and save the sweet stuff for special occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Lots of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically\ndehydrated? Water plays a pivotal role in helping your body function optimally,\nand it also helps fight against tooth decay. While water itself may not\nstrengthen your teeth, it can provide much-needed nutrients when it contains\nfluoride. Plus, water can flush away the debris that clings to your teeth and\ncause cavities. For your overall health and oral care, make sure to always have\na glass of water within arm\u2019s reach this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is meant for relaxing days by the pool, not hours\ninside a dentist\u2019s office. By incorporating these four tips, you\u2019ll enjoy all\nthat summer has to offer without worrying about cavities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to graduating from the University of Oklahoma\nCollege of Dentistry and completing thousands of hours of continuing education,\nDr. Carmen has also achieved member status in the American Academy of Cosmetic\nDentistry. With his amazing team at his side, Dr. Carmen provides personalized\ncosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry to the people of Norman, Oklahoma.\nFor more information on fighting cavities this summer, make sure to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or give him a call at <strong>405-364-2200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The season of weekends at the beach, nights on the porch barbequing, and the annual family vacation is here. It\u2019s summer! To keep your memory-making activities focused on all the fun this time of year has to offer, make sure to maintain an active dental hygiene routine for you and your family. 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