{"id":152,"date":"2020-08-15T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2020-09-02T21:04:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T21:04:59","slug":"how-binge-watching-affects-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/how-binge-watching-affects-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Binge-Watching Affects Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_194981218__1598983675_46200-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Couple eating popcorn on the couch together\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_194981218__1598983675_46200-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_194981218__1598983675_46200-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_194981218__1598983675_46200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As living with COVID-19 as a risk becomes the new normal,\nyou\u2019ve probably found new activities in your home to pass the time while social\ndistancing. Of these indoor events, none are more popular than binge-watching!\nWhether it\u2019s an entire season of your favorite TV show, or watching a movie\nmarathon, many people are turning to this activity. However, binge-watching can\nactually negatively impact your oral health if you\u2019re not careful. Read on to\nlearn about the surprising ways binge-watching can affect your dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens While You\u2019re Binge-Watching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a Harry Potter Marathon, catching up on Game Of\nThrones, or enjoying some Real House Wives, it can be easy to spend hours on\nthe couch consuming your favorite TV shows or movies. One thing you may do\nwithout even realizing it is snacking. This habit is effortless, and because\npopcorn and movies just go hand-in-hand, it\u2019s difficult not to munch while\nwatching TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constant snacking is not only bad for your body, but it can\nseriously affect your teeth. Without giving your mouth breaks in between meals,\nsaliva doesn\u2019t naturally wash away plaque and debris. This allows bacteria to\nbuild up in your mouth, leading to higher risk of cavities and decay.\nAdditionally, it\u2019s no secret that movie snacks are often sugary, and popcorn\ncan get stuck in between teeth. When sugar comes in contact with bacteria in\nyour mouth, it creates acids that cause decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy Snacks for Healthy Smiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snacking is okay as long as you\u2019re choosing foods that are\nhealthy for your smile! Fruits and vegetables like apples or celery taste\ngreat, but their crunchy texture also acts as a natural toothbrush, scrubbing\naway lingering plaque. You can try low-fat dairy products because their calcium\ncontent fortifies your enamel. It\u2019s also a good idea to choose water or other\nclear beverages instead of soda or wine. Liquids that are dark in color can\nstain your enamel, causing discoloration over time. Plus, water helps wash away\nfood debris and it stimulates your saliva flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Healthy Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re limiting your sugary snacks and substituting for\nhealthier foods, you\u2019re already on your way to oral health success. However,\ngood dental hygiene doesn\u2019t stop with your diet. It\u2019s important that you brush\nyour teeth twice a day for two minutes each session. You should also floss your\nteeth once a day to remove lingering food debris like popcorn kernels from your\nlast binge! Additionally, be sure to see your dentist for regular checkups and\ncleanings to ensure there aren\u2019t any issues with your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to start binging? Set up your TV and get\ncomfortable. Just remember these easy tips for a healthy smile while watching!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Scott Olson is an experienced dentist who is using\nadvanced safety measures to care for his patients during these uncertain times.\nWhether you need routine care, or you bit down too hard on a popcorn kernel and\nfind yourself in an emergency, he is ready to help! He can be contacted through\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\nby phone at (417) 823-4900. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As living with COVID-19 as a risk becomes the new normal, you\u2019ve probably found new activities in your home to pass the time while social distancing. 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