Taking care of your teeth around the holidays
The holidays season means there will be social events, performances, family dinners, and Christmas lights to look at. Many of these events include good food and fun memories. Eating all of these sweet foods can cause cavities if you do not take care of your teeth. Certain foods are also more likely to pull out fillings or mess up other dental work you have gotten done. It can be hard to be mindful of your mouth’s health through the holidays so here are some tips to help keep your mouth healthy.
First, make sure you remember to pack your toothbrush if you will be traveling this season. Forgetting your oral hygiene items is very easy to do if you are in a rush to pack. Put this on your list, and double check to make sure you have everything you need. Going a few days without brushing can lead to cavities forming or cause other problems.
Be aware of how much sugar you are eating. It can be easy to sit and chat for hours while snacking on holiday goodies. This means sugar could be sitting on your teeth for hours at a time. Drink water frequently, as this can help rinse your mouth and be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day, more if you want or need it.
Besides cavities forming another thing to think about is what kinds of foods can mess up other dental work you have gotten done. Sticky treats can stick to fillings and pull them out or move them. Hard candies can chip or break your teeth, so instead of biting them try sucking on these treats. These treats are delicious and should be enjoyed over the holidays, just be careful and cautious when eating them.
If you have a dental mishap over the holidays give your Spanish Fork Dentist a call, and we will help find an appointment time that works for you. Be sure to check our hours and see what days we are open.