{"id":487,"date":"2014-04-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/a-puny-straw-can-pack-powerful-protection\/"},"modified":"2014-04-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-23T00:00:00","slug":"a-puny-straw-can-pack-powerful-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/a-puny-straw-can-pack-powerful-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"A Puny Straw Can Pack Powerful Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" A STRAW? HOW ON EARTH\u00a0<\/strong>can a straw help protect my smile?! Well, it\u2019s pretty simple, actually. Read on… <\/p>\n

Straws Can Help Minimize Exposure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beverages like iced coffee, sports drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and colas contribute to tooth staining, decay and erosion. Sipping them through a straw can help protect your teeth. <\/p>\n

Staining<\/h4>\n

Strongly pigmented beverages\u2014such as\u00a0berry smoothies and red wine\u2014can stain teeth. A straw can help. <\/p>\n

Decay<\/h4>\n

Your soft drink consumption habits may be apparent by simply looking in your mouth. For some, it\u2019s the back molars that see a lot of decay due to swishing and letting soda pool in their mouths before swallowing. For those who sip on soda throughout the day, decay may be more evident in their front teeth.\u00a0Straws can help, especially when positioned correctly in your mouth.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Sensitivity<\/h4>\n

Reducing opportunities for sugar and acid to attack your enamel helps protect it against sensitivity caused by erosion and decay. Straws can also help reduce those jabs of sensitivity caused by cold or hot drinks. <\/p>\n

Is Your Straw Positioned Correctly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Get into the habit of positioning straws at the back<\/em> of your mouth\u00a0<\/strong>so that drinks have minimal exposure to teeth.\u00a0You can further reduce harmful effects by: <\/p>\n

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  • NOT swishing<\/strong> beverages around in your mouth.<\/li>\n
  • NOT continuously sipping<\/strong> on harmful drinks throughout the day.<\/li>\n
  • Following your drinks up with\u00a0water, sugarless gum, or celery.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Don\u2019t Rely On Straws To Do All The Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Even fun straws can\u2019t do all the heavy lifting for you… [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZliF3UvGavU?rel=0] Practice good eating habits and brush your teeth morning and night, and don\u2019t forget to floss! Keep your regularly scheduled appointments<\/strong>, and if you have questions about staining, decay, or sensitivity give us a call<\/strong>! You can message us on our Facebook<\/strong> page too! <\/p>\n

    Thanks for being our valued patient!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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