The upcoming holidays mean you’ll get to enjoy the delicious food you’ve been looking forward to all year. You can choose from a range of delectable desserts, holiday-themed beverages, and various other treats.
Unfortunately, your oral hygiene can suffer tremendously while you indulge in your favorite drinks and cuisine. You could maintain your healthy gums and pearly white teeth this holiday season by following these hygiene tips.
Eat Food Beneficial to Tooth Health
Holiday parties expose you to all the foods you love but know you shouldn’t eat. Although you know they’re unhealthy, you just can’t resist satisfying your sweet tooth. It’s okay to splurge on unhealthy desserts and high-calorie appetizers sometimes. However, you should also throw some healthy options into the mix, such as whole grains and vegetables.
Avoid Foods Harmful to the Teeth and Gums
Desserts and candy loaded with sugar might be your weakness, but you should try to resist the temptation. You should also avoid eating anything hard, sticky, or chewy. Food options like these can chip away at your enamel, the protective layer on your teeth, and can also damage your gums.
Don’t Skip Your Oral Routine
Just because it’s the holiday and you’re taking time off from work to travel or spend time with family doesn’t mean you can skimp on your usual dental care. Because your teeth and gums are being exposed to more damaging foods and drinks than usual, you need to pay extra close attention to your oral health.
Be sure to brush your teeth in the morning and night every day for two minutes. You should also floss your teeth and use an alcohol-free mouthwash. Maintaining or starting a better oral hygiene routine can keep your gums and teeth in tip-top condition, so you don’t end up suffering from a cavity.
Schedule Your Next Dental Appointment Now
Many people are busy during the holiday season. With gift shopping, party planning, travel arrangements, and other tasks on your mind, you might forget all about scheduling a routine checkup with your dentist.
You should call your dentist now to schedule your next appointment immediately after your holiday festivities. You can undergo an oral examination, cleaning, and X-rays to ensure your teeth and gums are still looking and feeling healthy. A thorough cleaning can also rid your mouth of harmful plaque and tartar buildup from the holidays.
Stay Hydrated Every Day
You should already know the importance of drinking enough water. It’s particularly crucial when you’re always on the go during the holidays. You need water to stay hydrated. It can also help you digest and eliminate food.
Drink Clear or Light Beverages
You might love red wine and other dark-colored drinks. However, they can stain your teeth. If you must consume spirits or cocktails at the next holiday party, choose something light in color or clear, such as vodka or champagne.
Contact Babylon Dental Care
Since 1983, the dental professionals of Babylon Dental Care have provided comprehensive dental services to our patients. We review every person’s individual needs to provide them with the treatment necessary to maintain good oral health. You can depend on us to give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.
We serve patients at two conveniently located offices in West Babylon and Patchogue.
Call us at (631) 983-6665 right now for your next appointment.
