{"id":300,"date":"2022-07-06T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marveldentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2022-07-19T21:13:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T21:13:40","slug":"3-sneaky-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marveldentalcare.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/06\/3-sneaky-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch for These 3 Sneaky Signs of Dehydration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you don\u2019t already know, Texas is experiencing an intense heatwave. Its cities have had high temperatures in the triple digits for weeks now! The National Weather Service has even put multiple Texas areas under excessive heat warnings. Needless to say, dehydration thrives in such conditions. To ensure you don\u2019t fall prey to it this summer,  you\u2019ll need to be extra vigilant. That said, read on to learn the sneaky signs of dehydration, the condition\u2019s impact on oral health<\/a>, and how to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some Sneaky Signs of Dehydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t just thirst and sweat that signal when you\u2019re getting dehydrated. There are also subtler signs that can be easy to miss. Review the ones below to be better informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muscle Spasms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People can get muscle cramps due to dehydration and electrolyte depletion, which keep your body from getting sodium and potassium. When you lack these nutrients, you can’t balance the pH levels in your body and control nervous system function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Pee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another lesser-known symptom is dark-colored pee. As your body tries to conserve its remaining water, your urine becomes more concentrated and thus turns darker. In other words: pale urine means you\u2019re hydrated, while dark-yellow urine means it\u2019s time for a glass of water (or two).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hydration is key to keeping bodily energy throughout the day. Because it delivers vital nutrition to your cells, it keeps your organs functional. Therefore, not getting enough water for them to perform these functions can make you feel like you\u2019re dragging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration\u2019s Effect on Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration dries up the saliva that usually washes away leftover food and bacteria in your mouth. It thus allows said food and bacteria to build up and lead to problems like plaque, gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the saliva it eliminates normally bathes your teeth with calcium and fluoride, minerals that help strengthen them. So, dehydration also makes your teeth less resistant to bacteria and other harmful forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Key Hydration Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to avoid the consequences above. Just add these habits to your regular routines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n