{"id":275,"date":"2024-03-04T14:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T14:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=275"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:59:40","slug":"seasonal-smiles-how-allergies-impact-your-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/04\/seasonal-smiles-how-allergies-impact-your-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Smiles: How Allergies Impact Your Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring is finally here which means the birds, bees, and blossoms are starting to flourish. Although many people enjoy longer, sunnier days, others might try to avoid being outdoors. All the extra pollen this time of year can wreak havoc if you suffer from allergies. While you already know how this can affect your eyes or nose, did you know that it can impact your dental health, too? Keep reading to learn 3 ways that allergies can influence your oral well-being and what you can do to prevent dental problems<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Issue #1: Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saliva is your body\u2019s natural defense against dental issues because it rinses away unwanted food particles and bacteria throughout the day. When your mouth isn\u2019t as moist, these germs can flourish and contribute to certain conditions like cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Unfortunately, antihistamines used to treat allergies are known to cause dry mouth which won\u2019t help your teeth. Plus, if your nose is stuffy then you\u2019re forced to breathe through your mouth, which only exacerbates this dilemma.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there are a few simple things you can do to prevent dry mouth, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n