{"id":394,"date":"2022-05-19T20:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/?p=394"},"modified":"2022-06-09T20:51:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T20:51:37","slug":"tips-for-protecting-your-lips-from-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/19\/tips-for-protecting-your-lips-from-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Protecting Your Lips from The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-wearing-sun-hat.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling and wearing a sun hat to shade her lips. \" class=\"wp-image-395\" width=\"284\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-wearing-sun-hat.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/woman-wearing-sun-hat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people think about their oral health, their teeth and gums are the first things to come to mind. However, oral health constitutes your whole mouth\u2014including your lips! This means that serious problems can develop if you neglect to protect and take care of your lips in addition to the rest of your mouth. Here are some tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">your dentist in Owings Mills<\/a> to help you protect your lips from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Limit Your Time in the Sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lips are just as vulnerable to the sun\u2019s radiation as the rest of your body, which can lead to serious problems like oral cancer if you aren\u2019t careful. You should try to limit your time in the sun because of this, especially during the summertime. The skin of your lips is thinner and contains less melanin, meaning it can\u2019t protect itself from the sun. It\u2019s entirely up to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cover Your Head to Protect Your Lips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s impossible to avoid being outside when the sun is shining brightly, but that doesn\u2019t mean protecting yourself is impossible. You can wear a wide-brimmed hat, baseball cap, or sun hat to cast shade over your face and lips. In doing so, you\u2019re shielding your lips from the sun\u2019s rays, protecting your face\u2019s sensitive skin, and keeping your head cool, all at once!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Use an SPF Lip Balm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things you can do for your lips is to use a moisturizing SPF lip balm every two hours while you\u2019re outside in the sun. SPF lip balms typically vary from SPF 15 to SPF 30, which can filter out between 93% and 97% of the sun\u2019s harmful UVB rays respectively, per the American Cancer Society. This can also help to prevent your lips from becoming dry and chapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stay Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is the absolute best beverage for your whole body, including your mouth! Drinking water will keep you and your mouth hydrated, while assisting in keeping your lips moisturized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Treat Sunburns Immediately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your lips can become sunburned just like the rest of you. When this happens, it can have quite an impact on your oral health as well as your ability to keep your mouth clean. If your lips become sunburned, you can apply 100% aloe vera or another moisturizer, but avoid anything with petroleum. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can also help, but most sunburns should only last for a few days. Talk to your dentist if it doesn\u2019t improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neglecting to take care of your lips can be hazardous for your oral health, even if you\u2019re diligent about things like brushing and flossing! Ensure that your whole mouth is safeguarded and follow these tips to protect your lips from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolfield Dental of Owings Mills is proud to serve patients and families in the area under the leadership of Dr. Jacob Milner and Dr. Cynthia Miller! Dr. Milner and Dr. Miller have several combined years of experience and expertise in a wide variety of fields and their practice offers many different services including preventive, restorative, cosmetic dentistry and more. If you\u2019d like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give them a call: (410) 902-4110.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When most people think about their oral health, their teeth and gums are the first things to come to mind. However, oral health constitutes your whole mouth\u2014including your lips! 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