{"id":53,"date":"2022-07-06T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupofjefferson.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2022-09-05T17:39:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:39:54","slug":"how-time-outside-boost-oral-health-jefferson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalgroupofjefferson.com\/blog\/?p=53","title":{"rendered":"How Can Spending Time Outside Boost Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the long hot days of summer, it can be tempting to sit inside and enjoy the cool air conditioning. However, did you know spending time out in the sunshine can actually benefit your oral health in Jefferson? The sun\u2019s rays give your body vitamin D, an essential component for healthy teeth and gums<\/a>. While it\u2019s important to keep cool during the current heatwave, don\u2019t avoid sunshine altogether. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of vitamin D and how you can be sure that you\u2019re getting enough this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Spending time in the sun is the best way for your body to get the vitamin D that it needs. When the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays reach your body, they interact with a protein called 7-DHC in the skin, converting it into vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin D plays a key role in absorbing and retaining calcium and phosphorous for bone and tooth mineralization. Lack of vitamin D can lead to an extreme calcium deficiency, which can contribute to a number of serious health problems, such as:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n