The moment we welcome in winter, we remember: There’s a lot of dryness that comes along with all of the other cozy details. So, when it starts to affect your oral health and more by leaving you with issues like chapped lips, what do you do? Well, you can take our suggestions seriously, of course! Then, by following our advice, you can enjoy comfortable, hydrated skin and oral tissues all season long. Pretty easy!
Moisturize Your Lips
Your lips are exposed to the world and are often the quickest to dry out! You don’t want this, of course, but drying winds, heating, and more will commonly leave you combatting this issue. Our suggestions for keeping this part of your oral health safe are very simple. Use lots of lip care items (apply balm all day long and at night). Keep anything with harsh ingredients away from lip tissue (like oil absorbing cosmetics or astringents). Keep your face covered when outdoors in cold weather.
Moisturize Hands, Too!
Remember that you’re using your hands an awful lot when you practice your oral health care. The result is often hands that are dry and uncomfortable, even cracking, and patients commonly overlook that their dental hygiene plays a role. We encourage you to think about the following:
- Use a soap that adds moisture when you wash (rather than one that strips it)
- Watch out when you use hand sanitizer (look for one that offers added moisture)
- Try to put on some lotion every time you wash your hands, so you don’t dry those fingers out (which means, lotion up after every brushing and flossing session)
Keep Your Lips Comfy With Our Help
If you have problems with drying lip tissue that you cannot seem to resolve, let us know. We are here to be of service! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
