Keys for dental care in summer

With the growing heat of dental hypersensitivity problems by changing habits in food and beverage intake and causes a sharp pain in the teeth, which ceases as soon as the external stimulus disappears.

[caption id="attachment_406" align="aligncenter" width="403"] Cold drinks, ice cream, cold air ... become enemies of the mouth with the heat[/caption]

Vitaldent medical director, Gustavo Camañas, explains that "the tooth consists of three layers: the outermost is the enamel, and the inside, where nerve endings are flesh." Among them is the dentin, crossed by small tubes that connect the two layers together. The enamel is in a constant process of remodeling, desmineralizándose and remineralizándose. While these two processes are in equilibrium no problem, but when the first takes the lead, begins a process of exposing the outer wear dentin area of ​​the tooth where the nerve stimulation occurs. Therefore, in summer we get sensitive teeth when the "external stimuli such as heat, acidic foods, soda and / or cold drinks reach the nerve of the tooth through the microscopic tubules found in the dentin" .

Gustavo Camañas gives us some recommendations for eliminating the unpleasant consequences of hypersensitivity:

You graze specific toothpaste. If a person has sensitive teeth, exposure to cold will increase this sensitivity. It is therefore advisable to use specific toothpaste against tooth sensitivity may recommend the dentist.

Avoiding the intake of citrus fruits and acidic juices. "If we suffer tooth sensitivity, this type of food and drink will only increase it."

-Combat Decay. When temperatures are as warm a mismatch often occurs in the hydration of the individual, "reducing the amount of saliva in the mouth and promote bacterial growth." In addition, there is often food intake and very cold and carbonated drinks to lower body temperature, so it is advisable to maintain excellent dental hygiene.

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