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Whether your summer plans include taking a month-long road trip, traveling abroad, or relaxing by the pool, there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s certain: you don\u2019t want a painful dental injury<\/a> to get in the way. Fortunately, there are several ways you can prevent that from happening, starting with learning which summer activities can harm your smile. Here are a few!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Drinking Lemonade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the temperature is up and the humidity hits, there\u2019s nothing quite like a refreshing, ice-cold beverage. While you might be tempted to reach for lemonade, it isn\u2019t the most smile-friendly option. In fact, the added sugar it contains mixed with the acidic nature is a recipe for cavities! So, it\u2019s best to opt for water instead. Not only will this help you stay hydrated, but it will also reduce your risk of dry mouth and dental discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eating Popcorn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is your movie-going experience not quite the same without some popcorn? Whether you love drenching yours in popcorn or adding chocolate candies to the mix, there\u2019s bad news: this snack can wreak serious havoc on your teeth, especially if you bite down hard on one of the kernels. That\u2019s why patients are encouraged to opt for something else, like fresh fruit or dark chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a community pool or you\u2019re lucky enough to have one in your backyard, it\u2019s important to protect your smile while swimming this summer. That starts with practicing routine pool safety, like not running, and extends to protecting your teeth from chlorine exposure. It\u2019s also important that you wear SPF (including on your lips!) to help prevent certain cancers, including oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Playing Contact Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you love playing flag football on long, holiday weekends? Maybe you enjoy playing frisbee or soccer with your friends when the weather is nice. Whatever the case may be, it\u2019s important that you wear a mouthguard. Otherwise, your risk of chipping, cracking, or knocking out a tooth skyrockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: Don\u2019t have a mouthguard? Ask your dentist to have a custom one made for you so that it fits comfortably and is the appropriate thickness for the sport you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Our team at University Dental Group<\/a> aims to help with all of your dental needs \u2013 from routine checkups to emergency dentistry. We are also open five days a week, welcome several financial solutions, and offer a wide range of treatments in-house, which makes keeping your smile healthy this summer more convenient than ever. When you\u2019re ready to schedule an appointment, simply reach out to our friendly dental team via our website<\/a> or by phone at (508) 753-1911<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether your summer plans include taking a month-long road trip, traveling abroad, or relaxing by the pool, there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s certain: you don\u2019t want a painful dental injury to get in the way. Fortunately, there are several ways you can prevent that from happening, starting with learning which summer activities can harm your smile. […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\nLook Out! 4 Summer Activities That Can Harm Your Smile<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You want a smooth, relaxing, and stress-free summer, right? 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