We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Hillsboro, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year and it’s not uncommon to see lips that suffer from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Cowan Family Dentistry we are very much attuned the oral health needs of Hillsboro, so here are a few tips from Dr. Cowan about how to keep your lips healthy, kissable, and free to eat and drink whatever you crave!
Do You Have Chapped or Cracked Lips?
If you have dry lips that are chapped, peeling, and/or cracked, you probably already know about it. However, here are some telltale signs:
How to Get Rid of Cracked Lips
Dry, chapped, and cracked lips can be caused environmental factors, such as climate change, sun damage, and wind exposure. Cracked lips can also be the result of skin disorders, side effects, and allergic reactions. Serious conditions such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, diabetes, STI’s may also cause chronic dry lip problems.
If you are a Hillsboro resident that is unaffected by the any of that stuff but still have chapped lips, it may due to dehydration, regular contact with lips from smoking, chewing, etc., spicy food, or poorly-fitted dental appliances.
Here are some tips from Dr. Cowan for healing your cracked lips:
Call Cowan Family Dentistry to schedule an appointment today!
Sources
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/lips-smile/why-your-lips-are-chapped
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