{"id":111,"date":"2017-06-30T15:07:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T15:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2018-02-09T17:22:11","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T17:22:11","slug":"5-tips-healthy-teeth-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/5-tips-healthy-teeth-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Healthy Teeth This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-271 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/AdobeStock_70283909.jpeg 1611w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that summer is already upon us and we know it sure gets hot around the Northern Virginia area. This summer, while it\u2019s important to stay hydrated, think carefully when you choose your summer beverage. We know it\u2019s tempting to grab a cold, sweet iced drink but some drinks can increase your risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/5-ways-prevent-tooth-decay\/\">tooth decay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Here are 5 tips for healthy teeth this summer:<!--more--><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Drink Lots Of Water<\/strong><br \/>\nWater is the best drink to keep you hydrated over the summer months. Keep your mouth moist by drinking water throughout the day. This helps wash away plaque-causing bacteria and can even improve your breath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Tap Water <\/strong><br \/>\nFluoridated tap water strengthens your enamel, making your teeth more resistant to decay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip The Bubbles<\/strong><br \/>\nThe acid in carbonated drinks can wear down your enamel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Sip &#8211; Use A Straw<\/strong><br \/>\nReduce contact of sweet and acidic drinks with your teeth by using a straw and finishing the drink quickly, instead of sipping over a long period of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go For Unsweetened Tea<\/strong><br \/>\nSkip the sweet and bubble teas. Instead choose regular unsweetened Tea which contains compounds that suppress bacteria, slowing down tooth decay and gum disease. Be mindful of drinking too much tea beacuase it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/5-drinks-avoid-want-whiter-brighter-teeth\/\">stain your teeth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At Premier Dental Care, our goal for each and every one of our patients is a beautiful, healthy smile. We know that taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/checkups-cleanings.html\">proper care of your teeth<\/a> and practicing good oral hygiene at home can help you maintain your optimal dental health. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our office.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/farshad-bakhtyari-dmd.html\">Dr. Farshad Bakhtyari<\/a> is the founder at Premier Dental Care and is a leading dentist around Reston, Herndon and Northern Virginia. Dr. Bakhtyari is an expert in general and cosmetic dentistry, is Invisalign certified and has gained a reputation of excellence in the dentistry community.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/geekprank.com\/\">online Windows XP simulator<\/a> runs in a web browser and its operation imitates the operating system. You can use it to prank someone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that summer is already upon us and we know it sure gets hot around the Northern Virginia area. This summer, while it\u2019s important to stay hydrated, think carefully when you choose your summer beverage. 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