{"id":196,"date":"2021-07-15T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.docronan.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2021-08-17T17:24:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T17:24:49","slug":"signs-of-dehydration-and-effects-on-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.docronan.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/15\/signs-of-dehydration-and-effects-on-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Dehydration Affect Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During summer, most people tend to sweat a lot more than usual and lose plenty of fluids. Unfortunately, they often forget to replace what they\u2019ve lost, causing dehydration. Since water makes up more than two-thirds of your body, any loss of fluids can affect regular bodily functions. Well, did you know it can affect your oral health too? Read on to learn which signs of dehydration to look out for and the consequences it can have on your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Dehydration Affect Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drinking plenty of water is crucial at all times, but especially in hot water. Dehydration can have detrimental effects on your body, causing persistent vomiting, diarrhea, heat cramps, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and more. As for your oral health<\/a>, it can cause your saliva production to decrease, meaning your chances of developing dry mouth and dental disease are much higher. Saliva also plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy mouth by washing away food particles and bacteria from your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the signs of dehydration can be very subtle, making it difficult to tell when your body requires fluids. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, there are some common signs that can alert you of dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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