{"id":85,"date":"2019-01-07T02:37:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T02:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2019-01-07T02:37:22","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T02:37:22","slug":"here-are-some-tooth-friendly-flu-season-tips-from-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/here-are-some-tooth-friendly-flu-season-tips-from-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Some Tooth-Friendly Flu Season Tips from a Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Winter is upon us, with all the seasonal miseries it can sometimes bring. When your nose is stuffy, and your head is aching, it\u2019s perfectly fine to take an over-the-counter cold reliever for your symptoms. But those same remedies may set you up for a toothache down the road unless you follow these flu season tips<\/a> from a local dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Drink Plenty of Fluids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything worse than\nsinus drainage? Perpetually blowing your nose in order to catch a few breaths is\nenough to make the heartiest among us wish for summer in the worst possible\nway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decongestants can help to\nrelieve this common symptom. Unfortunately, they can also create problems with\ndry mouth. This is more than an inconvenience, since your mouth relies on\nsaliva to keep cavity-causing bacteria in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This does not mean that you\nshould avoid taking cold or flu medicine. Just remember to drink plenty of\nfluids to help counteract the unwelcome side effects. The best beverage choice\nis plain water, although you can substitute clear broth or soup if you prefer.\nYou can also spritz of lemon juice to give your H2O a bit of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for Sugar-Free Formulas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The people who make cold and\nflu medications deserve whatever rewards they get for helping people to feel\nbetter. Sometimes, however, they add sugar to their products, which may lead to\ndental problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way to deal with this is\nto choose sugar-free versions instead. That way, you\u2019ll get all the relief\nwithout the sugary overload. Your teeth and gums will thank you for the\ndifference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Your Orange Juice the Smart Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not orange juice actually speeds\nrecovery is a matter of fierce debate. Nonetheless, this delicious beverage\ndoes help cold and flu sufferers to feel better. It\u2019s also loaded with vitamin\nC and other things that are good for us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 On the other hand, orange juice is filled\nwith sugar, which is notorious for causing toothaches. It\u2019s also highly acidic,\nwhich can erode your teeth\u2019s protective enamel and make cavities more likely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 To deal with this problem, look for brands\nwith no added sugar. It\u2019s also a good idea to drink your OJ at one sitting\nrather than sipping it through the day. That way, you can brush immediately\nafterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Humidifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One way to counter the drying\neffects of both decongestants and heated winter air is to use a humidifier. Not\nonly will this help to keep your mouth moist, it can also soothe your throat\nand your nasal passages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold and flu season will be\nwith us for a few months yet. Put another log on the fire, curl up in a comfy\nblanket, and take it easy while your body recuperates. Just do so in a way that\u2019s\ngood for your teeth as well as the rest of you. That way, you can welcome\nspring 2019 with a smile on your face, not a toothache-induced scowl. There\u2019s\nno better way to set the stage for a great new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jaclyn Jensen has been a practicing\ndentist for more than 10 years. She earned her DDS degree from the University\nof Minnesota School of Dentistry. You can reach her office online<\/a> or by calling (218)\n281-1301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter is upon us, with all the seasonal miseries it can sometimes bring. When your nose is stuffy, and your head is aching, it\u2019s perfectly fine to take an over-the-counter cold reliever for your symptoms. But those same remedies may set you up for a toothache down the road unless you follow these flu season […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-85","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85\/revisions\/87"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}