{"id":228,"date":"2011-11-29T15:00:05","date_gmt":"2011-11-29T20:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cfad.net\/?p=228"},"modified":"2011-11-29T15:00:05","modified_gmt":"2011-11-29T20:00:05","slug":"keep-your-smile-in-mind-as-you-celebrate-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/keep-your-smile-in-mind-as-you-celebrate-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Smile in Mind As You Celebrate This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-233\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"candy canes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/candy-canes2-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/candy-canes2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/candy-canes2-1024x678.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s been almost a full week since Thanksgiving, but as you know, the holiday season is far from over. With Christmas and New Year\u2019s just around the corner, we\u2019re entering a time of almost nonstop holiday goodies and parties. And while we don\u2019t want to spoil anyone\u2019s fun, we also don\u2019t want you to forget about your smile.<\/p>\n<p>Treats like candy canes, cookies, and pie are all filled with sugar, which fuels the transformation of bacteria in plaque. So, while we want you to enjoy everything the season has to offer, consider these two suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>First, keep on brushing and flossing like you normally would. By brushing twice a day for at least two minutes, flossing thoroughly, and spending a few minutes gargling a quality mouthwash, you\u2019re doing your part to keep bacteria and plaque from building up on your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p>Second, follow up your meals with gum or mints sweetened with <strong>xylitol<\/strong>. Even though it\u2019s a natural sugar, <strong>xylitol <\/strong>can help you fight cavities by improving your mouth\u2019s pH level and making it harder for bacteria and plaque to stick to your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about how <strong>xylitol<\/strong> can benefit your smile? <a href=\"https:\/\/xylitol.org\/\">Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019d like to know what else you can do this holiday season to protect your smile, give our Beachwood office a call. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/meet-dr-hornstein.html\">Dr. Hornstein<\/a> can make a few helpful suggestions, in addition to checking your smile for signs of tooth decay and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">gum disease<\/a>\u2014common problems that can be easily treated when found early.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/contact.html\">Give us a call today<\/a>. We serve patients from <strong>Cleveland<\/strong>, <strong>Solon<\/strong>, <strong>Shaker Heights<\/strong>, <strong>Pepper Pike<\/strong>, and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been almost a full week since Thanksgiving, but as you know, the holiday season is far from over. With Christmas and New Year\u2019s just around the corner, we\u2019re entering a time of almost nonstop holiday goodies and parties. 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