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It\u2019s important to maintain great dental health all year round, but for many people, slipping a bit in the dental hygiene department is all too tempting during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. However, if you want to make sure that you improve your smile this holiday season, you\u2019ll need to stay on top of the holidays and make your dental health a priority. The following are 5 ways you can improve your smile this holiday season.<\/p>\n
The holidays are notorious for being filled with lots of sugar and acid rich foods\u2014which are delicious but unfortunately not the best thing for your teeth. During the holiday season, make sure that you are watching how much sugary and acidic food that you consume; if you eat too much of it, your teeth will be the ones that suffer as a result. If you can, use a straw to limit the contact between your teeth and the food or drink.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to avoid sugary holiday treats altogether, but if you want to reduce the amount of damage that they do to your teeth, you\u2019ll need to rinse your mouth out after consuming them. Don\u2019t brush your teeth right after consuming something sugary (like a mouthful of chewy Christmas candy)\u2014instead, rinse with water to get some of the sugar particles off your teeth.<\/p>\n
Flossing is important all year round, but it\u2019s especially important during the holiday season when you\u2019re more likely to eat or drink something that will do lots of damage if particles are left between your teeth overnight. Make sure that you\u2019re flossing every night before bed, and use proper flossing technique so that the food particles are removed as fully as possible. If you have dental bridges or other dental work, don\u2019t forget to floss underneath and around them as well.<\/p>\n
Of all the holiday treats that you\u2019ll encounter during this holiday season, candy canes are the ones that will give your dentist the biggest pause. Candy canes have high sugar content and due to how they are typically consumed\u2014by sucking and\/or chewing\u2014they can really do a number on your teeth. If you must indulge in a candy cane this holiday season, make sure you suck on it in one session; never chew a candy cane, and don\u2019t \u201cdrag out\u201d finishing your candy cane as this merely prolongs your teeth\u2019s exposure.<\/p>\n
Like flossing, brushing is important to do all year round\u2014but it\u2019s especially important during the holiday season when your teeth are exposed to all sorts of holiday goodies that are delicious to the taste buds and usually terrible to the teeth. Make sure that you brush at least twice a day, and use proper brushing technique every time.<\/p>\n
Remember, the holidays are a time of delicious treats and fun; but that doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your dental health this upcoming holiday season.<\/p>\n
To learn more about how to improve and protect your smile this holiday season, speak with a Beachwood dental professional today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s important to maintain great dental health all year round, but for many people, slipping a bit in the dental hygiene department is all too tempting during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. However, if you want to make sure that you improve your smile this holiday season, you\u2019ll need to stay on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n