{"id":1067,"date":"2023-07-28T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T08:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2023-08-18T20:18:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T20:18:49","slug":"how-to-recognize-the-subtle-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/28\/how-to-recognize-the-subtle-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Recognize the Subtle Signs of Dehydration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the weather heats up, you might begin to sweat a lot more than in colder seasons. Dehydration occurs when you are not drinking enough fluids to replace those you’ve lost. Water makes up over two-thirds of your body, so any fluid loss can negatively impact your oral and overall health<\/a>. Unfortunately, knowing when you\u2019re in the early stages of dehydration isn\u2019t always easy! To help you out, here is how to recognize the subtle signs of dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a>The Oral Health Consequences of Dehydration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration can affect the health of your teeth and gums. Saliva plays an important role in keeping your mouth healthy by washing away food debris and neutralizing bacterial acids. Your saliva covers your teeth with essential minerals such as calcium, phosphate, and fluoride, which help strengthen your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if your volume of saliva decreases, your risk of dry mouth and dental disease increases significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs You\u2019re Inadequately Hydrated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few signs to watch out for that you might not associate with how much water you’re drinking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n