{"id":125,"date":"2019-11-07T02:39:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:40:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:40:08","slug":"cold-flu-season-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/cold-flu-season-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold and Flu Season Tips to Protect Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sick-woman-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Cold and flu season is in full swing. If you find yourself with the case of the sniffles, you could unknowingly damage your smile while combating the symptoms. There are several home remedies that can be used to help you recover, but some may be harmful to your teeth and gums. Here are a few cold and flu season tips to protect your smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decongestants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A runny nose can make your day miserable. A decongestant is\na great way to dry things out. Unfortunately, things can get too dry. In fact,\ndry mouth is a common side effect of many decongestants. The reduction in your saliva\ncreates the ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can lead to bad\nbreath, tooth decay, and gum disease. You can help combat dry mouth and get the\nrelief you need by staying hydrated. This will help cleanse bad bacteria from\nyour mouth while also keeping it moist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cough Drops\/Sore Throat Lozenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cough drops and throat lozenges can help treat a sore throat\nor pesky cough; however, many of them contain a lot of sugar. Since they\ndissolve slowly, it means they will need to be held in your mouth for several\nminutes. This gives the sugar plenty of time to settle on your teeth. It\u2019s best\nto choose sugar-free cough drops and lozenges, but if they aren\u2019t an option, be\nsure to regularly clean your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liquid Cold Medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many liquid cough syrups and cold medicines contain sugar.\nNot to mention, they are thick and sticky, which can coat your teeth. Over\ntime, they can slowly erode your enamel, contributing to tooth decay. If the\nmedication also contains alcohol, you may experience dry mouth as well. When\nyou combine the sugar with the dry environment, it opens the door to a variety of\noral health complications, like tooth decay. It\u2019s best to choose medications in\nthe pill or gel-cap form to remove the threat to your smile. If you must take a\nliquid form, rinse your mouth with water until you can brush your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orange Juice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange juice is a great source for vitamin C and other\nnutrients essential to your immune system. It can help you fight an illness\nquicker, but it can also damage your smile because it\u2019s acidic and contains\nsugar. You can reduce your risk of complications by drinking the cup of juice\nin one sitting instead of sipping on it throughout the day. Be sure to brush\nyour teeth when you\u2019ve finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Smile while You Recover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may not feel like doing much more than\nsleeping, it\u2019s important to maintain your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental\nhygiene<\/a> when dealing with a cold or flu. You will ensure you look and feel\nyour best in no time at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Joseph Sandberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 30 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Joseph\nSandberg<\/a> has provided comprehensive and comfortable dentistry to the\ncommunity. Besides earning his dental degree, he has undergone additional\ntraining in many areas of dentistry including dental implants and bone\ngrafting. If you\u2019re ready to benefit from exceptional dental care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our\noffice today<\/a> for an appointment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold and flu season is in full swing. If you find yourself with the case of the sniffles, you could unknowingly damage your smile while combating the symptoms. There are several home remedies that can be used to help you recover, but some may be harmful to your teeth and gums. 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