Heat wave safety with Village ORTHOdontics

With the summer in full swing, our staff at Village ORTHOdontics want to remind you to be safe out there in the heat! With the heat wave sweeping through our neck of the woods this week, we want you to be extra careful when you’re out and about. This morning on Good Morning America, Dr. Richard Besser discussed the ways you can protect yourself from heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related conditions this summer.

We encourage you to watch this short clip and remember to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out! This is especially useful to those of you who work or play outside! Our staff at Village ORTHO will tell you your best defense against heat exhaustion/stroke is staying hydrated, which means drinking plenty of water. Sports drinks like Gatorade contain electrolytes, which help as well.

Finally, here's some more information about staying safe in the heat! Remember: water, water and water!!