{"id":39,"date":"2022-05-12T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardonsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2022-06-20T21:55:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T21:55:39","slug":"does-the-summer-sun-help-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardonsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=39","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways the Summer Sun Helps Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that the summer months are here, you’re probably itching to get some good old sunshine. It’s the perfect time to get a tan by the pool or beach. Plus, the outdoor air and scenery will do you good. However, those aren’t the only reasons you should consider getting some rays. Did you know the summer sun can boost your oral health<\/a> too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a summary of three major ways sunlight improves your smile. Learn about them and decide whether your pearly whites could use the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Summer Sun\u2019s Oral Health Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you may already know, exposure to sunlight increases one\u2019s vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is known for its positive role in many body functions, mainly how it strengthens bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More research has confirmed that the increased vitamin D from sunlight helps your teeth and gums too. Most importantly, it can do things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n