{"id":94,"date":"2020-03-21T11:33:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T11:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2020-05-11T11:42:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T11:42:04","slug":"dentist-on-how-water-improves-oral-health-and-lowers-the-risk-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/21\/dentist-on-how-water-improves-oral-health-and-lowers-the-risk-of-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist on How Water Improves Oral Health and Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman drinking water on advice of a dentist in Sugar Land\" class=\"wp-image-95\" width=\"419\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Woman-drinking-water-on-advice-of-a-dentist-in-Sugar-Land--2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, people have been self-isolating to avoid being exposed to the virus and trying to stay as healthy as possible. That includes oral health as well, since no one wants to see a dentist in Sugar Land for painful dental problems right now. But there\u2019s one surprising thing you can do that you may not have thought about: drink plenty of water! Keep reading to learn how this simple strategy can improve your oral health and overall well-being at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying Hydrated Improves Your General Health, Especially When You\u2019re Sick&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are familiar with the guideline to drink 8 cups of water each day to stay hydrated. This benefits your body in countless ways, including keeping your skin healthy, lubricating your joints, flushing out waste via the kidneys, and maintaining your blood pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when you\u2019re trying to fight off any type of bacteria or virus (including COVID-19) staying hydrated is extra important. It greatly benefits your lungs and airway because it lessens congestion, loosens mucous, and makes coughing easier and more productive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Washes Away Cavity-Causing Sugar, Plaque, and Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After each meal, snack, or sugary beverage, a thin layer of food particles remains on your teeth. As the naturally-occurring bacteria in your mouth consume that food (especially when it contains sugar or carbohydrates), they produce acid that wears away at your enamel and leads to cavities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sipping on water throughout the day is a fantastic way to wash away residual sugars and food particles&nbsp;<strong>before&nbsp;<\/strong>they cause tooth decay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(Tap) Water Contains Fluoride To Prevent Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral that prevents cavities by hardening the outer layer of teeth called enamel. While one great way to get the benefits of fluoride is a professional treatment from your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a>, it\u2019s also in most of the municipal water supplies in the U.S. (but&nbsp;<strong>not&nbsp;<\/strong>in bottled water). That means that every time you sip on tap water, you\u2019re automatically getting the protective benefit of fluoride. And that can save you a lot of time and money in the dental chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 crisis has been difficult on every level, and many of us are worried about getting sick. But one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to stay healthy in self-isolation is also the simplest: drink more water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/dr-cindy-hua.html\">Dr. Cindy Hua<\/a>&nbsp;is a family dentist in Sugar Land who takes a holistic approach to oral and overall well-being. 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