Staying healthy during the holiday is not an easy task – especially with dental. It’s the festive period and sweets tend to be everywhere during this period, with all the card-writing and the present-wrapping. There will be not much time to devote to you and your family’s health and their wellbeing. We are not going against taking of sugar cookie, or cakes, but we all know that too much sweet things can be harmful to the health and especially oral hygiene. This is why we have listed below some simple tips that can help you keep your oral health in good shape while enjoying the holiday season.
1. Start with your toothbrush
Keeping a well-kept toothbrush is one of the foundations to a healthy mouth. A toothbrush with worn down and frayed bristles will not do the proper job of cleaning your teeth. The idea is to examine your toothbrush often after prolonged usage and check if its damage.
2. Embrace the art of flossing
Apart from brushing your teeth with toothbrushes, there is still someplace between your teen that only floss can reach and not toothbrushes. Flossing are the best way to remove the bits of gingerbread cookie you just at. However, when using floss, make sure you curve the floss around the base of each tooth for it to reach below the gum line.
3. Be cautious around candy canes
Taking hard candies are not only bad during the holiday period, but it can also be a dental nightmare any time of the year. However, you might be tempted to have a taste out of the delightful peppermint candies readily available around the holidays ending up with a cracked tooth. This is why you need to always wash your teeth thoroughly after eating any candy.
4. Choose white over red
If you are a wine drinker, then take note that it will likely stain your teeth and this might tarnish your pearly smile. White is less likely to get tainted by any kind has sugar, this is why you need to brush your teeth regularly.
5. Go with turkey and veggies
Apart from the fact that eating turkey is good for your health it also contains phosphorous and protein that will help fight tooth decay and strengthen your chompers. Another smart choice of food during this holiday period are veggies, and this is for some reasons which one of them is because they are loaded with Vitamin A that strengthen enamel.
6. Teeth are not tools
You may be tempted to cut a piece of tape or break open a present with your teeth – but don’t do it. You don’t want to risk chipping or breaking a tooth when you’ve got a pair of scissors handy.
7. Visit the dentist
Lastly, it is essential and advisable that you visit the dentist often. The average time people wait between dental appointments is about three years and this too long.
Holidays are really fun days and we enjoy having a bond with my family. Too many different foods but I also remember to properly care my Oral hygiene.