{"id":65,"date":"2021-10-11T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T17:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soldotnadentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2021-11-22T17:49:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T17:49:35","slug":"holiday-oral-health-tips-in-soldotna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soldotnadentalarts.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/11\/holiday-oral-health-tips-in-soldotna\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Thankful for Your Teeth This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During the holiday season, your teeth are probably the last things you\u2019re thinking about. Seeing as they help you savor your favorite holiday foods and talk up a storm with relatives you haven\u2019t seen since last Thanksgiving, take the time to thank them for everything they do by keeping them healthy and bright. To help you show your smile how much you care, check out these four holiday oral health tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Brush and Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The busyness of the holiday season makes it easy to shy away from your usual oral health routines, like brushing and flossing before bed. It\u2019s never a good idea to skip either of these, but the increased amounts of sweet treats we eat during the holidays puts our smiles at an even higher risk than usual of developing cavities. Make sure to brush at least twice per day for two minutes to remove plaque buildup, and floss at least once per day to remove food particles stuck in between your teeth. Consider keeping dental floss in your purse or pocket so you\u2019ll always have it on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Skip Sugary and Sticky Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though they\u2019re tasty, sticky and sweet foods can do a lot of damage to your teeth. The stickiness makes them hard to wash away, and the sweetness gives harmful oral bacteria ample opportunities to feed off them and ultimately eat through your tooth enamel. If you can\u2019t fend off your sweet tooth, choose a piece of dark chocolate or sugar-free candy instead. These are easier to wash away, and sugar-free gum even increases saliva production to help keep your mouth well moisturized. If you slip up and eat some sweets, brush your teeth afterward to scrub away any sugar that was left behind. Some of the foods you should avoid include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n