Summer Oral Care Tips: Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy

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Summer Oral Care Tips: Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy

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Summer Oral Care Tips: Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy

7 / 07 / 2025

Summer is here! It’s the season of sunshine, holidays, and cool drinks. But it’s also a time when oral health can take a hit. Don’t let summer fun lead to dental issues. Follow these simple summer oral care tips to keep your smile bright and healthy all season long.

Summer Oral Care Tips: Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Water is your best friend—especially in summer. Staying hydrated helps:

Prevent dry mouth
Rinse away food particles
Keep your gums healthy

Dry mouth increases your risk of cavities and bad breath. So sip water often, especially after meals or sugary drinks.

2. Limit Sugary Summer Drinks

Lemonade, sodas, and sports drinks are everywhere in summer. But they’re packed with sugar and acids that can harm your teeth.

Tip: Drink through a straw and rinse with water after sugary beverages. Even better—choose water or unsweetened iced tea instead.

3. Protect Your Smile During Sports

Playing outdoor sports? Don’t forget your mouthguard. A custom-fitted mouthguard protects teeth from accidents and injury.

Bonus tip: Always store your mouthguard in a clean, ventilated case.

4. Eat Tooth-Friendly Summer Snacks

Crunchy fruits and veggies like apples, carrots, and cucumbers are great for your teeth. They:

Stimulate saliva
Gently scrub your teeth
Provide vitamins for healthy gums

Skip the sticky candies and opt for nature’s treats instead.

5. Stick to Your Oral Hygiene Routine

Summer schedules can get busy. Don’t skip brushing and flossing!
Brush twice a day for two minutes and floss daily—even while on vacation.

Pro tip: Pack a travel toothbrush and toothpaste for road trips and beach days.

6. Visit Your Dentist

Summer is a great time to schedule a dental check up. A professional cleaning and exam can catch small issues before they become big problems.

Need an appointment? Call us today to book your summer dental visit.

Keep your smile fresh and your mouth healthy all summer long. With a few simple steps, you can enjoy everything the season has to offer—without the toothaches.

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19:36 24 Oct 22

Very friendly staff! I suffer with anxiety and every time I have an appointment the dentist is very patient and goes through everything to make sure I am OK and not too nervous. The dentist nurses, particularly Rachel is amazing! Especially with my children when they come in makes me feel at ease!

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08:16 21 Aug 22

Had a referral from Seven Trees as I had severe dental painI am a very nervous patient however the service I received was outstanding from the minute I arrived to the minute I left and no more tooth painThank you so much

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20:10 07 Apr 22

Had an appointment with Clohe yesterday and I can't praise her enough. So thorough and nothing was too much trouble for her. She was very caring and cosiderat e I felt relaxed and nothing was too much of a problem for her too deal with. My appointment was not rushed .

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19:59 10 Oct 21

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20:07 12 May 21

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16:08 18 Mar 21

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