If you’re like most people, many of your favorite foods are either served piping hot or ice cold. A fresh pizza, a bowl of ice cream, a mug of hot cocoa, or a frosty beer, these are high on the list of many patients at our Lynnwood dentistry clinic. Unfortunately, these extreme temperatures are not always doing much of a favor to your mouth.
Very hot or very cold substances are hard on the delicate tissues of your gums. They can damage these tissues and discourage them to repair themselves. This is particularly true if you try consuming both hot and cold items in quick succession. Take care with the foods you select, and you can avoid developing a sensitivity to hot or cold items.
