Oral health can suffer greatly with the arrival of the winter season. In this colder season of the year, habits change completely. The temperature is lower, and stress can affect the teeth and gums when they do not receive the necessary care.
One of the most common oral problems in winter is an increase in tooth sensitivity. Due to changes in temperature, teeth suffer from environmental cold and from consuming hot food.
The cold makes the immune system weaker, which can affect the natural protection exercised by the gums. Gingivitis is more common at this time of year, when the mouth is most susceptible to infections caused by multiple viruses and bacteria in the environment.
Another factor to consider is the more rich meals that are prepared in winter and, above all, at Christmas time. Greater consumption of sweet foods, rich in fats or alcohol directly affects oral health, which we must take more comprehensive care of.
