{"id":422,"date":"2022-06-14T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centerdds.com\/blog\/?p=422"},"modified":"2022-06-28T17:16:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T17:16:16","slug":"sneaky-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerdds.com\/blog\/sneaky-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaky Signs That You Might Be Dehydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is now in full swing, and you\u2019re probably trying to make the most of these fun-filled days! But no matter how you\u2019re spending your time this season, it\u2019s important to drink enough water and stay hydrated! Water is the best thing you can drink for your body and staying hydrated is crucial for wellness. That said, some of the signs of dehydration aren\u2019t always very obvious. Here are some of the sneakiest and most difficult to detect signs of dehydration that your dentist<\/a> thinks you should know about, along with some tips for protecting your mouth and staying hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Hydration So Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your body is mostly made up of water, so it makes sense that water is the absolute best beverage for you. But hydration also specifically benefits your oral health in many ways. If your mouth is moist, it\u2019s able to produce plenty of saliva, which is responsible for neutralizing the cavity-causing acids produced by bacteria while also rinsing away any lingering food particles or debris. If you don\u2019t have enough saliva swishing around inside your mouth, you\u2019re more vulnerable to tooth decay, gum disease, and other potential oral health problems. In order to produce enough saliva, you need to keep your mouth hydrated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Feeling thirsty isn\u2019t the only symptom of being hydrated; in fact, you\u2019re often already dehydrated by the time you feel like you need a drink. Also be mindful of these other sneaky signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n