{"id":1025,"date":"2015-02-13T15:46:37","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T22:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=1025"},"modified":"2015-02-13T15:46:37","modified_gmt":"2015-02-13T22:46:37","slug":"relief-dry-chapped-cracked-lips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/relief-dry-chapped-cracked-lips\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief from Dry, Chapped, & Cracked Lips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CrackedWe\u2019re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Goose Creek, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year and it\u2019s not uncommon to see lips that suffer from annoying, painful cracks. Here at\u00a0Carolina Complete Dental we are very much attuned the oral health needs of Goose Creek, so here are a few tips from Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a> about how to keep your lips healthy, kissable, and free to eat and drink whatever you crave!<\/p>\n

Do You Have Chapped or Cracked Lips?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you have dry lips that are chapped, peeling, and\/or cracked, you probably already know about it. However, here are some telltale signs:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sensitive or painful lips<\/li>\n
  2. Smiling hurts<\/li>\n
  3. You lick your lips often<\/li>\n
  4. Your lips show clear signs of peeling or cracking<\/li>\n
  5. You bleed from the corners of your mouth<\/li>\n
  6. You have open sores or marks on your lips<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Get Rid of Cracked Lips<\/strong><\/p>\n

    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 Sjorgen\u2019s Syndrome, diabetes, STI\u2019s may also cause chronic dry lip problems.<\/p>\n

    If you are a\u00a0Goose Creek 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Here are some tips\u00a0Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams have for healing your cracked lips:<\/p>\n