{"id":230,"date":"2014-04-02T13:44:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T18:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bordentownbracesblog.com\/while-you-bathe-in-the-sun-what-does-your-smile-bathe-in\/"},"modified":"2020-10-17T02:06:52","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T06:06:52","slug":"while-you-bathe-in-the-sun-what-does-your-smile-bathe-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/blog\/while-you-bathe-in-the-sun-what-does-your-smile-bathe-in\/","title":{"rendered":"While You Bathe In The Sun, What Does Your Smile Bathe In?"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHEN IT\u2019S WARM OUTSIDE<\/strong> we all enjoy our favorite warm weather foods and beverages! Have you ever considered how some of these affect your smile? You may be surprised. Here\u2019s a short list of foods that can do some damage to your teeth if you\u2019re not thoughtful about it… especially<\/em> while you\u2019re undergoing orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n

Warm Weather Foods To Be Aware Of:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iced Coffee<\/h4>\n

Many people not only start the day drinking iced coffee, but continue to sip on it throughout the day. Because your teeth are very porous, coffee can leave significant stains on your teeth. These can mean major bad news when you\u2019re in braces. Lightening up your coffee with cream or milk helps a little.<\/p>\n

Pickles & Pickled Vegetables<\/h4>\n

Pickles are typically made with lots of vinegar and sugar\u2014two things that can be harmful to your teeth. The vegetables are pretty healthy but the brine is what can do some real damage.<\/p>\n

Sports Drinks<\/h4>\n

People are a lot more active during warm weather months. Do you turn to sports drinks to stay hydrated? Just be careful. Many are full of sugars and acids.<\/p>\n

Diet Soda<\/h4>\n

These drinks may seem harmless because they don\u2019t have sugar, but they still have a lot of acidity and other harmful substances that can affect your tooth enamel.<\/p>\n

Barbecue Sauce<\/h4>\n

Most barbecue sauces contain lots of sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, and (in some cases) dye which can contribute to damage or stains.<\/p>\n

Helpful Tips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Don\u2019t swish around sport or fruit drinks, or hold them in your mouth.<\/li>\n
  • Eat more fresh vegetables<\/strong> such as cucumbers and celery.<\/li>\n
  • After eating barbecued foods or foods that stick between teeth, rinse your mouth with water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And Just For Fun…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Check out these summer hacks (especially the ones that encourage all of us to drink more water and eat more fruit)!<\/p>\n