How Much Sunshine Is Too Much? To many people, summer is all about heading
plenty of shade? Will you have to bring your own? What’s the best way to step out of the sun for a few minutes? Wearing sunscreen and protective clothing are great ways to shield yourself from UV rays, but it’s important to avoid being in direct sunlight for long periods. Taking a break from the sun gives your body the time it needs to recuperate and helps prevent sunburn and heatstroke. COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE Many people think that a tan is better than a sunburn, but the result of tanning is still sun damage. When your skin tone changes due to the sun, regardless of whether it tans or turns red, it’s a result of the epidermis reacting to damage caused by UV rays. Both are symptoms of harmed skin. While vitamin D is important, the sun does not contribute to its creation as much as you might think. Doris Day, a New York City dermatologist, explains that if your skin were to constantly produce vitamin D from being in the sun, it would reach toxic levels. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that your body can produce on its own, through a common form of cholesterol or 7-dehydrocholesterol. Spending time in the sun does help vitamin D form, but you need far less exposure than you think.
outside to enjoy the weather. But getting too much sun can be dangerous. To have a fun- filled summer with your family this year, remember that it’s essential to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
COVER UP Covering your skin is one of the best ways to avoid skin
damage. Wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants or skirts can protect your skin from direct exposure to UV rays. While this tactic protects you from the sun, it offers poor defense against the
heat. So, if you opt for cooler attire, it’s important to cover all exposed skin with a copious amount of sunscreen. Be sure to reapply every two hours for maximum skin protection.
Knowing how to protect yourself from UV rays is the first step to having a safe, fun-filled summer!
SPEND LESS TIME IN THE SUN If you’re planning to spend a significant amount of time in the sun, consider your environment. Will there be
Smile, Snap, and Share! All of our patients are so special to us, and each year, we strive to express our gratitude for them. This September, we’re hosting our third annual Patient Appreciation party, and we’re already looking forward to celebrating our awesome patients. Last year was a lot of fun — we had a bounce house, great food, face painting by an amazing artist, and no shortage of fun. When we started planning this year’s barbecue, we wanted to make it even bigger to say THANK YOU for being part of the Livingston Dental community. We figured, why not get the whole family in on the fun? From now until the Patient Appreciation Party on September 7, as you take part in local outdoor activities, you can earn points and compete to win prizes. It’s easy to participate:
Take Part in Our Family-Fun Summer Competition
It’s that easy. You’ll get points for each photo you post and tag us in wearing your shirts, and your points will be tallied. Winners will be announced at the Patient Appreciation party. We’ll have prizes for first, second, and third place.
Some of the activities include:
Taking a picture at Elk Horn Park
Camping at Cottonwood Lake
Hiking up to the Star
Whitewater Rafting
Fishing
1. Visit our office to grab your “Smile” shirts.
We know you probably do many of these fun activities already, so come get your shirt and get started! We can’t wait to see your pictures!
2. Snap pictures of you and your family completing the fun summer activities while wearing your “Smile” shirts.
3. Post your pictures to Facebook and tag Livingston Dental!
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