{"id":565,"date":"2022-06-16T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T11:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=565"},"modified":"2022-07-25T23:35:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T23:35:18","slug":"3-sneaky-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/3-sneaky-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"Look for These 3 Sneaky Signs of Dehydration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer temperatures are a severe concern for Texans right now. Record highs are baking the region, leaving many strained and exhausted. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is even worried about whether its power grid can meet the state\u2019s air-conditioning demands. As such, people are at heightened risk for heat-related conditions \u2014 including dehydration, which can hurt oral health<\/a>. To protect yourself this season, here\u2019s a summary of three sneaky dehydration signs, the condition\u2019s impact on oral health, and tips for staying hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some Sneaky Signs of Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t always easy to tell when you\u2019re dehydrated. After all, thirst isn\u2019t the only sign of it \u2014 there are also subtler symptoms. Consider these three, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Headaches and migraines are a common sign of dehydration, and can be either tolerable or intense. Researchers note that dehydration can actually shrink brain tissue, and that shrinkage may cause pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cold, Dry Skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your body shifts your blood from the skin when it\u2019s dehydrated, instead moving it to your internal organs. As your skin is thus robbed of water, it can start to feel cold and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness or Lightheadedness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having less water in your body can lower your blood pressure. Left untreated, that can then cause you to feel lightheaded, faint, or dizzy. In fact, a key sign of dehydration is a sudden rush of lightheadedness when you stand up too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration\u2019s Harm to Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration involves losing fluid from all body parts. That includes the saliva in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saliva protects your teeth and gums by washing away leftover food and bacteria. You\u2019re more likely to suffer from plaque, gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth sores when it dries up. Furthermore, lack of saliva deprives you of minerals that would strengthen your tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Key Hydration Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid dehydration is to hydrate yourself. That said, add theses practices to your daily habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n