{"id":265,"date":"2024-03-28T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T17:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2024-04-28T17:50:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T17:50:41","slug":"allergy-season-can-harm-your-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/28\/allergy-season-can-harm-your-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Allergy Season Can Affect Your Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanFlowers are blooming, which means allergy season is here. As you spend more time outdoors, pollen can leave your eyes watering, nose stuffy, and throat sore. Your symptoms and the remedies you use to manage them can affect your dental health<\/a> negatively. You don’t have to worry about hearing any bad news during your next dental checkup. Here’s how you can safeguard your smile from allergy season.<\/p>\n

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Tooth Pain from Sinus Inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, allergies can cause toothaches. Inflammation in your maxillary sinuses can put pressure on your tooth roots and the nerves surrounding them. This can make your teeth ache. Treating sinus inflammation can stop your pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuffy Nose and Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nasal inflammation and a runny nose are common symptoms of seasonal allergies. If you must breathe through your mouth, it can cause it to dry out. A dry mouth is a great environment for oral bacteria growth that can increase your risk of cavities and gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postnasal Drip and Sore Throats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Postnasal drip is a common occurrence when battling allergies, which can make your throat sore. Throat lozenges are a great way to soothe the irritation, but many contain sugar. However, they bathe your teeth in cavity-causing residue because you must hold them in your mouth for several minutes to allow them to dissolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect Your Smile from Allergy Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Managing your allergies and keeping your dental health in mind will help you get through the season without harming your oral health, and here’s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n