{"id":1288,"date":"2022-07-07T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T18:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2022-08-12T18:15:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:15:46","slug":"subtle-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilespringfield.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/07\/subtle-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep an Eye Out for These Subtle Signs of Dehydration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With summer in full swing, it\u2019s crucial to make sure you\u2019re drinking plenty of water. Otherwise, you risk dehydration, which is detrimental to your entire body. But did you know that staying hydrated is also essential to having a healthy mouth? Unfortunately, many signs of dehydration aren\u2019t as obvious as a dry mouth, so it\u2019s all too easy to become dehydrated without even realizing it! Read on to learn about some of the sneaky signs of dehydration to watch out for and how to protect your dental health<\/a> this summer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why It\u2019s Important to Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably heard that your body is more than 70% water, so it\u2019s easy to see how proper hydration benefits your overall health. However, your mouth also relies on your consuming enough fluids. When you\u2019re dehydrated, your mouth can\u2019t produce enough saliva (spit). Saliva plays a key role in giving your teeth the nutrients they need to stay strong and healthy. It also aids in rinsing leftover food particles off of your teeth and gums. As a result, dehydration may increase your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Dehydration You Might Not Have Heard Of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By the time you start feeling thirsty, you\u2019re often already dehydrated! Thirst is far from the only symptom of dehydration, though. Look out for some of these less obvious signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n