{"id":111,"date":"2025-06-12T22:54:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetsmilescastlerock.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2025-07-18T22:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T22:56:34","slug":"protecting-your-lips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetsmilesdentistryandorthodontics.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/12\/protecting-your-lips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Lips Safe from the Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Keeping your smile healthy isn\u2019t limited to just your teeth and gums. It\u2019s also important that you care for your lips. Since the skin of your lips is thinner and contains less melanin, it is more vulnerable to the sun\u2019s ray, putting you at risk of developing oral cancer<\/a>. Read on to learn why it\u2019s so important that you are protecting your lips and the best way to do that throughout the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Your Lips Need Sun Protection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your lips are just as susceptible to the sun\u2019s radiation as the rest of your skin. This means that they are also vulnerable to skin cancer. You may be in a good habit of applying sunscreen on your shoulders and face when spending time outdoors, but the lips are often neglected and left without protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should You Protect Your Lips?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n