{"id":253,"date":"2024-10-11T22:16:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T22:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/?p=253"},"modified":"2024-12-15T17:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T17:52:37","slug":"water-teeth-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/11\/water-teeth-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Teeth Want You to Drink Plenty of Water; Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_298780124__1729721939_21140.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of water\" class=\"wp-image-254\" style=\"width:306px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_298780124__1729721939_21140.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_298780124__1729721939_21140-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_298780124__1729721939_21140-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you walk into your average convenience store or supermarket, you will undoubtedly encounter a vast selection of beverages available for purchase. While many people are quick to reach for juice, a soda, or a sugary coffee, consuming these items frequently can make your mouth vulnerable to stains and infections like tooth decay and gum disease that require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">restorative dental treatments<\/a>. Here\u2019s a quick overview of why milk is the ideal beverage for the health of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Washes Away Harmful Substances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar and acid are two of the greatest threats to your oral health. Sugar provides harmful oral bacteria with the simple chemical energy they need to multiply rapidly and cause destructive infections, and acid starts weakening your dental enamel on contact. If you\u2019re going to enjoy a sweet treat or an acidic juice or soda, drinking water alongside it will help dilute and wash away these harmful substances before they can cause significant damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Promotes Healthy Saliva Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many people don\u2019t usually think of saliva as something valuable, it plays several crucial roles in maintaining your oral health. Saliva helps flush away damaging agents, reinforces dental enamel by replacing lost minerals, contains chemicals that inhibit bacterial reproduction, and keeps the mouth lubricated to prevent dental damage. Hydration is also crucial to the digestive process, so make sure you enjoy plenty of H2O between meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluoride Prevents Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists refer to the mineral fluoride as \u201cnature\u2019s cavity fighter\u201d because of its remarkable ability to reinforce enamel and prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is so beneficial that many municipalities put a small amount of this mineral into their water supplies to keep people\u2019s teeth healthier without any side effects, and this practice saves Americans millions of dollars a year by preventing tooth decay. Enjoying fluoridated water from your tap or a bottle can help you keep your teeth white, bright, and healthy for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let sugary beverages devastate your dental health. By making water your primary beverage, you can help prevent oral infections, bad breath, dry mouth, and a host of other unpleasant issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Point Dentistry protects the smiles of Frisco. Led by Drs. Marco Caballeros and Carlos Parra, the staff ensures that each patient receives effective care and outstanding customer service. Areas of expertise include general, pediatric, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. To learn more about the oral health benefits of drinking water, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/contact.html\">contact the office online<\/a> or dial <strong>(469) 476-4092<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you walk into your average convenience store or supermarket, you will undoubtedly encounter a vast selection of beverages available for purchase. 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