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Being in the heat of summer, it’s easy to forget about your oral health when you need toquench your thirst and rush into the nearest store and come out with a sugared drink.Tariq Drabu advised that summer is one of the most dangerous times for oral health asfamilies spend their days on the beach or at the seaside enjoying cocktails, ice creamand bending the rules for the holiday fun.

Tariq Drabu, a leading dentist and specialist oral surgeon, recommends that everyone carry water with them during the summer months and sip on it continuously throughout the day. There is no reason to turn to sports drinks, which are brimming in sugar but don’t offer any benefits or choosing fruit juices, many of which are also brimming in dangerous sugars which can have a negative impact on oral health.

Plain water is the best choice. It is not only good at keeping you hydrated to reduce the risk of your saliva not producing properly, but it can help with digestion and other bodily functions. With the heat of summer, you may find you are more thirsty, which is understandable, so ensure you and your family drink plenty of water during the hotter days

Tariq Drabu advises that rather than heading off with the family for a day out and relying on stopping at a fast food outlet for some food or buying snacks on the road, make your own. By making your own snacks, you can ensure you make healthy choices that can help improve oral health at all times.

The top choices when it comes to health snacks includes crunchy fruits and vegetables which help improve saliva production. Saliva is responsible for helping keep your mouth alkaline and reduce the risk of acid damage in the long run.

Root surface debridement is carried out under local anaesthetic due it requiring that

the dentist cleans the gums and below the gum line. The dentist numbs the gum line

and then effectively cleans the gums and under the gum line to remove the bacteria

that is causing the gum disease

Tariq Drabu also recommends that everyone needs to ensure that they put a good

oral health routine in place for the summer season. Take your time with brushing and

ensure you brush twice daily for a minimum of two minutes with fluoride toothpaste.

He also recommends you floss at least once a day and carry sugar free gum in your

bag that you can chew about twenty minutes after each meal.

Finally, if your routine dental appointment falls during the holiday seasons, don’t

cancel or postpone if you are in the area.

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