In summer, Mexicans consume 70% more junk food
Due to confinement, it has been proven that people can suffer from stress.
Summer has already started, this 2020 will be a different time due to all the world events that are affecting the daily life of people, the vacations are approaching, and with them the changes in food for adults and children.
Due to the pandemic that has had the population in shelter for more than 3 months, Mexican families have adapted to a new way of life, because of this there have been changes in food and oral hygiene.
Being at home all day long generates high levels of stress and one way people normally control this state is unfortunately with the excessive intake of sugars, sweets and junk food. This considerably affects the oral health of Mexican families.
It is important to make the population aware of the care they should take at home. In La Clinica Dental Boutique specialists are concerned about oral health and wellness of the teeth, so they provide the following tips to the population to take care of their teeth this 2020.
Going for a check-up
The first step to keep teeth and gums in good condition is to keep them in good condition, for this specialists recommend going to La Clínica Dental for a Complete Digital Diagnosis (DCD), and invite you to follow the tips provided by specialists to go to the dentist after the pandemic.
Many oral diseases have symptoms that are not visible to the naked eye, so a routine examination can detect pathologies and help prevent serious problems in the long term.
Brush teeth as many times a day as food is ingested.
It is important to establish the number of meals that will be eaten, these should be balanced according to each person.
The experts at La Clinica Dental Boutique recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day, when you wake up and before going to sleep. The ideal is to brush your teeth after eating, that is, if you eat 5 meals a day, you should brush your teeth 5 times. It is essential to brush teeth with toothpaste.
Don’t forget to drink water
The consumption of sugary drinks has become a constant in times of pandemic, however, it is very important to consume water without flavoring or sugar, as this will help to stay hydrated and keep teeth healthy. The high consumption of these artificial flavorings can cause diabetes and tooth decay due to the high levels of sugar and artificial colors.
Safety measures for exercising and playing at home
By not being able to go out to play sports or with the children to play in the park to avoid catching the virus, Mexican families have adapted their homes as centers to exercise and play with their children. Mexican families have adapted their homes as centers for exercising and playing with their children. Not having optimal conditions for these activities can cause accidents such as falls, broken teeth or fractures.
The specialists of The Boutique Dental Clinic recommend that, in the case of teeth, it is important to have a protector when performing any activity adapted at home, this will prevent the teeth from falling by accident or playing abruptly with infants and having an accidental blow to the mouth.
Mouthguards are cost effective and can protect not only your teeth but also your lips, gums and cheeks. They also prevent you from grinding your teeth due to tension while playing or stress.
Smart snacks
The best summer snack is undoubtedly fresh fruit. Choose suitable fruits low in sugar, to take care of your teeth. For example, watermelon is ideal as it helps clean the mouth with its large amount of water.
However, citrus fruits are quite acidic and can result in the erosion of tooth enamel. The specialists at
Avoid junk food because they tend to adhere to the teeth and remain longer generating plaque. When consuming them, the specialists of La Clínica Dental Boutique recommend drinking natural water constantly and when you finish eating them, brush your teeth.
It is very important to take into account the factors that in summer can represent a damage or affectation for your dental health, going to La Clinica Dental Boutique regularly will help to have an adequate preventive follow-up and avoid higher cost and time in treatment.
This summer will be different, but from the team that makes up La Clinica Dental Boutique they invite you to take care of yourself and stay at home. .
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Mexican community focused on creating a different experience to attend the dentist. It is made up of a group of dentists specialized in corrective and esthetic treatments, concerned about the wellbeing and health of Mexican society, offering alternatives with state-of-the-art technology to guarantee the quality of their service.
