With the holiday season now underway, much of the festive joy comes from enjoying good food with the people you love.
In order to keep your teeth, your children’s teeth, and the teeth of your loved ones healthy as you eat and treat your way through the holiday season. There are several factors you can incorporate into your holiday routine in order to keep your smile healthy and happy
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During The Holiday Season?
Avoid too many sugary foods
There is nothing wrong with treating yourself to a cookie or a sweet here and there, after all, we all get cravings. But try to limit yourself (and your children) in the sense of allowing one treat per celebration rather than consuming continuous sugar throughout the day.
Too many sugary foods can have a detrimental impact on your tooth enamel and cause cavities, so it’s important to try and be mindful of what you are eating.
Offer healthy substitutes
Adding a variety of healthy substitutes along with your sugary holiday treats can help you and your family limit your sugar intake. It may also be worthwhile to point out and encourage your kids to try out these healthy alternatives.
Some suggestions for foods that are good for your teeth include:
- Cheese
- Fruits and vegetables
- Dark chocolate
Stick to your brushing and flossing routine
Maintaining an oral hygiene routine is imperative throughout the holiday season. Because you’re probably around more food than you are during a regular day, it’s important to brush at least every morning and every night for two minutes each time. And don’t forget about flossing. All that sweet, sticky goodness you’re munching on this month? it could do you a lot more damage if you don’t floss.
Tooth friendly holiday gifts
A great way to pamper your loved ones is with a valuable gift to maintain good oral health & well being. Give your loved ones the gift of a healthier, happier smile with one of our Christmas gift vouchers. At Maryborough Dental, our gift vouchers can be redeemed with any of our procedures including, teeth whitening, Invisalign, crowns or just a general checkup and clean.
Book an Appointment with our Maryborough Dentist today!
To book an appointment to help maintain your oral hygiene during the holiday season, call us on 07 4122 2110 or click here to purchase your Christmas gift voucher today!
