 | Winter’s colder temperatures present unique challenges for our mouths. Making a few simple changes will help keep your child’s oral health in peak form throughout the winter months. |
Stay Hydrated
The air, both outside and inside our homes, is dryer during the winter. The lack of humidity impacts our mouth and can cause dry, chapped lips and mouths. Using a humidifier in your child’s bedroom at night will help combat the effects of the dry air. Also encourage your kids to use lip balm and to avoid licking their lips which only dries them out further.
Dry mouths are more prone to decay as there is less saliva to wash away bacteria. Additionally, our thirst response is not as active in the cold so kids often need to be reminded to drink. Water, as always, is the preferred beverage because as it hydrates it also rinses teeth of any bacteria or leftover food particles.
Limit Sharing
While sharing is something we strive to teach our kids, sharing drinks or utensils as another person should be avoided. This kind of sharing transfers bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and also aids in the transmission of the flu, RSV, COVID and other viruses.
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If you have any questions about toothbrushes, or about your child’s oral care in general, the team at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph is just a phone call away 973-989-7970.
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