When the air gets cold and dry, you’ll need to adapt. You have to pull out your scarves and winter coat and, if you have dry skin, some moisturizer. But you should also think about the way falling temperatures affect your mouth. Taking a few steps to prevent some common winter mouth issues can improve how you look and feel for the next few months. Here are some things you can do.

The average person understands they should brush their teeth and floss each night to avoid gum disease, but it can sometimes be easy to forget how important that really is. Even people who take good care of the rest of their bodies might neglect their oral health, thinking that it doesn’t matter as much. However, some researchers believe that preventing gum disease can reduce the risk of serious health issues later in life. Particular attention has been paid to a potential causal link between gum disease and lung diseases like COPD. If you’re curious about what the connection could be, read on for a little bit more information.