{"id":130,"date":"2021-06-24T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2021-07-15T16:10:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T16:10:31","slug":"the-link-between-the-sun-and-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/24\/the-link-between-the-sun-and-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Having Some Fun in the Sun Is Good for Your Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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June is here, which means summer has officially arrived. Although you may be tempted to spend your time off inside to avoid the humidity, it is important to spend some time in the sun. After all, the rays don\u2019t just help with your tan, they also benefit your smile! Keep reading to learn all about the link between the sun and your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between the Sun and Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All it takes is a quick look at the research to see just how influential vitamin D is when it comes to your oral health. To start, Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology has found a link between lack of sunlight and gum health. Since an estimated one billion people are vitamin D deficient, it\u2019s not hard to see why more than 50% of adults struggle with gum disease. After all, this essential vitamin plays an important role in activating infection-fighting cells and keeping your teeth and bones healthy. So, it\u2019s easy to see why spending some time in the sun this summer is a good idea for you and your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Protect Your Smile This Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer is meant for fun in the sun, not hours in your dentist\u2019s chair. To keep your smile in pristine condition throughout this beautiful season, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n